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Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

October 14 - October 28

Cheapest
Best

BWI - Indianapolis

$278

$144

Round trip

September 29 - October 14

BWI - Indianapolis

$233

$148

Round trip

September 15 - October 14

BWI - Indianapolis

$214

$148

Round trip

September 22 - October 14

BWI - Indianapolis

$223

$148

Round trip

September 8 - September 16

BWI - Indianapolis

$234

$149

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September 8 - September 30

BWI - Indianapolis

$212

$149

Round trip

September 8 - September 23

BWI - Indianapolis

$215

$149

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September 8 - October 7

BWI - Indianapolis

$211

$149

Round trip

July 14 - July 20

Earliest

BWI - Indianapolis

$265

$158

Round trip

August 26 - September 16

BWI - Indianapolis

$231

$160

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Most itineraries for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis connect at least once, with only 8.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.
When considering cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, fares typically range from $339–$707, with a median of $420. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, the most affordable months are March, with a median fare of $159, followed by December at $181, and February at $184.
A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis takes approximately 13h 33m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 828 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Regular price: $226 - $307

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is typically between $226 and $307. The current lowest deal is $144 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 28.

now $144

Low $226

High $307

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Indianapolis is March, with a median price of $159. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $976. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $159

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $976

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

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Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Thu, Jun 18

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DCA - Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$450

$310

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DCA - Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

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$344

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DCA - Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Indianapolis (IND)

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$275

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DCA - Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

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$300

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DCA - Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$310

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Fri, Jun 19

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DCA - Indianapolis

Frontier Airlines

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Indianapolis (IND)

Frontier Airlines

$454

$330

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$433  →  $214

51%

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$386  →  $236

39%

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$450  →  $310

31%

3 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 22

$449  →  $310

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

Washington, D.C. - Indianapolis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for WAS to IND are below the typical level, with a median of $420.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $159

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from WAS to IND, with a median price of $159.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 13h 33m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from WAS to IND is 13 hours 33 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with only 8.1% of deals being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines to Indianapolis was found for $144.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis are frequent, appearing daily.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Consider Baltimore–Washington International for potentially cheaper flights from the Washington, D.C. area to Indianapolis.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis.

📍 ~8 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$198

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International offers another departure choice for your trip from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Indianapolis main airports to arrive at

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Indianapolis from Washington, D.C.

📍 ~15 km from Indianapolis city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby Indianapolis used as alternative

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Cheapest

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International is a major international hub with extensive carrier options and competitive pricing.

📍 ~160 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International is a significant regional airport with strong connectivity to major US hubs.

📍 ~170 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Dayton International (DAY)

Dayton International often serves as a low-cost alternative for regional travel with a smaller terminal.

📍 ~140 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Fort Wayne International is the primary airport for Northeast Indiana, offering very low congestion.

📍 ~160 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$210

Blue Grass (LEX)

Blue Grass provides additional options for travelers heading south, as an alternative for specific carrier availability.

📍 ~200 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the best prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $323. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a significantly higher average price of $1272. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out had an average price of $451.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is considered cheap if it is priced at or below $339. The median price for this route was $420. Prices above $707 were among the highest 25% of fares observed in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, March has offered the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, with a median price of $159. December and February also showed favorable pricing, with median fares of $181 and $184, respectively. The annual median price for this route was $420, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings.