Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

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Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $96
Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights $249
American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is currently $249
Last-minute weekend getaway $232
Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights $361
American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is currently $361
Fastest flight 1 hr 39 min The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis takes 1 hr 39 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–190
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $200–300

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $249
    Typical price: $185–310
    39 weekly nonstop flights
    DCA - IND Every day
    1024 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - IND Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $249
    Typical price: $185–295
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    IAD - IND Every day
    1299 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - IND Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $269
    Typical price: $220–350
    25 weekly nonstop flights
    BWI - IND Every day
    813 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - IND Every day
  • Delta
    from $269
    Typical price: $205–410
    1035 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - IND Every day
  • Alaska
    from $775
    Typical price: $650–1,400
    51 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - IND Every day
  • Frontier
    from $230
    Typical price: $180–520
    45 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - IND Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)
    Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Indianapolis

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 20 min 8 mi
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 3 hr 11 min 178 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 1 hr 56 min 93 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 3 hr 2 min 162 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $190.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $249, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $249, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $269, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $269, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $775, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 20.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Mon, Jun 1.
1 hr 39 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 39 nonstop flights and 1,024 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 1,299 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis are:
  • Southwest offers 25 nonstop flights and 813 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .
  • Delta offers 1,035 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .
  • Alaska offers 51 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .
  • Frontier offers 45 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $249, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $249, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $269, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $269, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $775, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 20.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis.
  • There are 39 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis.
  • There are 39 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis start at $249 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis start at $361 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis start at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12.
To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis starts at $232 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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