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)
Consider booking a hotel close to IAD if you're taking a late Indianapolis Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Washington Dulles Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Washington Dulles Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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.