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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Indianapolis Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $284. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Indianapolis.$284 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.
Indianapolis.$327 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.
Indianapolis.$345 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $345, select.
Indianapolis.$347 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Indianapolis on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.
Indianapolis.$358 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Indianapolis.$358 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Indianapolis.$359 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $359, select.
Indianapolis.$359 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $359, select.
Indianapolis.$359 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $359, select.
Indianapolis.$360 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $360, select.
Indianapolis.$361 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $361, select.
Indianapolis.$363 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
Indianapolis.$374 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.
Indianapolis.$386 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $386, select.
Indianapolis.$388 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $388, select.
Indianapolis.$403 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Indianapolis.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Indianapolis on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $403, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Indianapolis

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Indianapolis flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $360
Aug
from $284
Sep
from $327
Oct
from $345
Nov
from $358
Dec
from $386
Jan
from $361
Feb
from $705
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Washington Dulles to Indianapolis: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Indianapolis: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$284
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 47 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week121

Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Indianapolis: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Indianapolis is $284. 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 47 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Indianapolis.
United, Republic Airways and Mesa Airlines fly direct from Washington Dulles to Indianapolis.
As of July 2026, there are 121 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Indianapolis.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Indianapolis is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Indianapolis Airport on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Indianapolis but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

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 and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Indianapolis.

Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis Airport (IND): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Indianapolis Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Washington DC and Indianapolis share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • Flights from IAD to IND start from 08:20 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 22:10 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from 26 weekly Washington Dulles Airport to Indianapolis Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your IAD to IND flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • United offers direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Indianapolis Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Indianapolis — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.

  • United is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • With 78.55% of services landing as planned, United is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to IND flights.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Indianapolis Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between IAD and IND include:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    • Detroit Wayne County Airport

    • Philadelphia International Airport

Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • When it comes to Washington Dulles Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Indianapolis Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Indianapolis Airport (IND)

When to fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND)

  • October is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Indianapolis Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Indianapolis in March.

  • When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Indianapolis Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Indianapolis, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from IAD to IND in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done Indianapolis, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 257 kilometres north-west to Chicago to tick off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 274 kilometres east of Indianapolis, Columbus is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

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