Are there direct flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

Yes, direct flights are available from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. In the trailing 90 days, direct flights constituted 37.8% of all available options. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2.

How many hours is the flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.?

The typical direct flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. has a duration of 1 hour and 41 minutes, covering a distance of 765 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 5 hours and 38 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time compared to direct options.

How much do direct flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. have been observed to be 17% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $240, while connecting flights had a median price of $206. Direct flights accounted for 36.4% of all options in the trailing 90 days.

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Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

Most itineraries from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, with only 37.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 41m for direct flights. When connections are included, the median journey time extends to 5h 57m.

The distance between Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. is 802 km, classifying this as a short-haul route.

For those seeking cheap flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., the cheapest months to fly are August, January, and February, all with a median fare of $179. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

Fares for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. are typically $253–$409, with a median of $319. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, with only 4% of recent fares classified as a good price.

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

Regular price: $187 - $303

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

The regular price range for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. is between $187 and $303. The current lowest deal is $115 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 28-Oct 30.

now $115

Low $187

High $303

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

The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Washington is May, with a median price of $309. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1813. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $309

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,813

Jan

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Sep

Oct

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Direct flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

American Airlines

United Airlines

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$421

$324

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$493

$380

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$474

$310

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$405

$289

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$412

$299

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$477

$350

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 4

$322 → $144

55%

7 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 4

$306 → $132

57%

5 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 10

$320 → $150

53%

5 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 30

$355 → $188

47%

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

Indianapolis - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level at $319.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August, January, or February for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are August, January, and February, with median prices around $179.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 41m

Direct flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. typically take 1 hour and 41 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, accounting for 62.2% of recent routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $115 from IND to WAS.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. are frequent, appearing often.

Indianapolis main airports to depart from

Indianapolis International (IND)

Cheapest

Indianapolis International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~13 km from Indianapolis city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$114

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International Airport is a good option for budget-conscious travelers flying from Indianapolis.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$111

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers extensive domestic and global routes, often with lower fares, despite significant travel distance from central D.C.

📍 ~220 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak)

💸 Flights from ~$83

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. is typically between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $225. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally results in higher prices, averaging around $373. Similarly, flights booked 7-13 days out had an average price of $291 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $253 or less. The median price for this route was $319. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of observed prices being $409 or higher.

Historically, the months of August, January, and February have offered the lowest median prices for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., each at $179. The annual median price for this route is $319. While August appears as both a cheapest and potentially most expensive month, its median price of $179 indicates it can offer good value.

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Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

Most itineraries from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, with only 37.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 41m for direct flights. When connections are included, the median journey time extends to 5h 57m.

The distance between Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. is 802 km, classifying this as a short-haul route.

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

Regular price: $187 - $303

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

The regular price range for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. is between $187 and $303. The current lowest deal is $115 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 28-Oct 30.

now $115

Low $187

High $303

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

May

Cheapest

Flights from $309

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,813

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.

American Airlines

United Airlines

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$421

$324

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$493

$380

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$474

$310

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$405

$289

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$412

$299

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IND - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$477

$350

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 4

$322 → $144

55%

7 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 4

$306 → $132

57%

5 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 10

$320 → $150

53%

5 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 30

$355 → $188

47%

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