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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $183. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Indianapolis to Washington Dulles flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles

Indianapolis to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Dulles.

Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$164
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 43 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week137

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles is $164. 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 43 minutes is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles.
United, Lufthansa and Republic Airways fly direct from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles.
There are 137 flights per week flying from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles, as of July 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 43 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 Washington Dulles 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington Dulles.

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

  • Take a direct flight from Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Indianapolis.

  • Flights from IND to IAD start at 05:40 — the first with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:44 with United Airlines. In total, there are 26 weekly Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your IND to IAD flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • United is your gateway to exploring Washington DC (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is United.

  • United stands out as the most punctual carrier for IND to IAD flights, with 85.77% of services landing as scheduled.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IND and IAD:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas Airport

    • Detroit Wayne County Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

  • Right now, $71 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $164. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from IND to IAD, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IND to IAD.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Indianapolis Airport (IND)

  • IND's address is 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.

  • Of the flights that depart from Indianapolis Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Central Indianapolis to Indianapolis Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near IND:

Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

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

  • The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IND to IAD sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

  • New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Washington DC. Around 322 kilometers away to the north-east, its best attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

  • Around 193 kilometers north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favorite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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