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Indianapolis.$249 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $249, select.
Indianapolis.$294 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.
Indianapolis.$296 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $296, select.
Indianapolis.$322 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $322, select.
Indianapolis.$324 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.
Indianapolis.$324 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.
Indianapolis.$325 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.
Indianapolis.$398 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $398, select.

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Direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Indianapolis

Washington Ronald Reagan to Indianapolis: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Indianapolis: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$249
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 57 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week118

Finding cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Indianapolis: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan to Indianapolis is $249. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Ronald Reagan to Indianapolis.
American Airlines, Republic Airways and PSA Airlines fly direct from Washington Ronald Reagan to Indianapolis.
As of May 2025, there are 118 flights per week flying from Washington Ronald Reagan to Indianapolis.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Indianapolis is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Indianapolis Airport on Friday, 30 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Indianapolis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Indianapolis.

Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Washington DC and Indianapolis are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Flights from DCA to IND start at 06:30 — the first with American Airlines. The last departure is at 19:54 with American Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 113 weekly Ronald Reagan National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport flights.

  • To ensure you get on your DCA to IND flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • American Airlines has direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Indianapolis — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • American Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • With 76.39% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DCA to IND flights.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DCA and IND:

    • O'Hare International Airport

    • Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

  • At the moment, $124 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $249. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from DCA to IND, reserve your trip nine months before your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DCA to IND.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport.

Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

  • When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.44% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Washington DC to Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Getting from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to central Indianapolis

  • You'll find IND at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.

  • Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Indianapolis. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.

When to fly to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Indianapolis in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Indianapolis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DCA to IND around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Indianapolis, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 257 kilometres north-west to Chicago to check off its leading sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Columbus is another favourite destination in United States and is around 274 kilometres east of Indianapolis. No journey is complete without dropping by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

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