What percentage of Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.1% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis are direct. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this corridor involve at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis has a median duration of 1 hour and 41 minutes. This route covers a distance of 828 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 29 minutes.

How often do Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis route are categorized as experiencing frequent drops. This suggests that price fluctuations are common, offering travelers multiple opportunities to find deals. Travelers may observe price changes across the trailing quarter.

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Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis: Overview

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 9.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you'll most often find yourself with at least one layover on this route.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis takes about 13h 33m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect from origin to destination.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and Indianapolis is 828 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically translates to shorter flight times, though the prevalence of connecting flights can extend the overall journey duration.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis? The most affordable months to fly are typically March, with a median fare of $159, followed by December at $181, and February at $184. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings on your airfare.

For cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis, fares typically range from $335–$697, with a median of $409. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

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

Regular price: $191 - $282

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is between $191 and $282. The current lowest deal is $116 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 9.

now $116

Low $191

High $282

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

American Airlines

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

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Indianapolis

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

Frontier Airlines

$450

$320

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Indianapolis

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

Frontier Airlines

$451

$295

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Indianapolis

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

Frontier Airlines

$450

$297

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Indianapolis

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

Frontier Airlines

$454

$299

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Indianapolis

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

$540

$369

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Indianapolis

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

Frontier Airlines

$375

$250

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$341 → $148

57%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$328 → $154

53%

3 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 6

$433 → $259

40%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$540 → $369

32%

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 from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis are below the typical level at $335 to $697.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $159

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 13h 33m

The median flight duration from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is 13 hours 33 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90.9% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $116

A recent deal from Baltimore–Washington International to Indianapolis International is $116 on Frontier Airlines.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

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

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, offering significantly more direct flight options.

📍 ~170 km from Indianapolis (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$121

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Indianapolis

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $323. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a significant price increase, with an average of $1272. Planning ahead by 60+ days generally results in an average price of $451, which is still higher than the 14-27 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is considered to be $335 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $409. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices being $697 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis include March, with a median price of $159, and December, with a median price of $181. February also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $184. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $409 for this route.

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Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $191 - $282

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis is between $191 and $282. The current lowest deal is $116 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 2-Sep 9.

now $116

Low $191

High $282

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

March

Cheapest

Flights from $159

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $976

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Indianapolis

American Airlines

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

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Indianapolis

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

Frontier Airlines

$450

$320

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Indianapolis

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

Frontier Airlines

$451

$295

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Indianapolis

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

Frontier Airlines

$450

$297

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Indianapolis

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

Frontier Airlines

$454

$299

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Indianapolis

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

$540

$369

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Indianapolis

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

Frontier Airlines

$375

$250

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$341 → $148

57%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$328 → $154

53%

3 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 6

$433 → $259

40%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$540 → $369

32%

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