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$79 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport

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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Reagan-National (IND-DCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Reagan-National that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to Reagan-National

Fri, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 7:49 amIND-DCA
1h 44mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:17 pm - 2:07 pmDCA-IND
1h 50mnonstop
$157American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
8:26 pm - 10:15 pmIND-DCA
1h 49mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 9:23 amDCA-IND
1h 54mnonstop
$158American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 9:00 pmIND-DCA
5h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 10:25 pmDCA-IND
7h 10m1 stop
$167Southwest
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Mon, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 11:25 pmIND-DCA
6h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 9:00 pmDCA-IND
5h 25m1 stop
$172Southwest
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Wed, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 22
American Airlines Logo
7:47 am - 9:29 amIND-DCA
1h 42mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:35 pmDCA-IND
2h 05mnonstop
$173American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
Delta Logo
2:17 pm - 6:34 pmIND-DCA
4h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:59 pm - 11:28 pmDCA-IND
3h 29m1 stop
$177Delta
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:40 amIND-DCA
1h 40mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 4:52 pmDCA-IND
1h 53mnonstop
$178American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 25
Delta Logo
1:48 pm - 8:14 pmIND-DCA
6h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 12:32 pmDCA-IND
4h 32m1 stop
$209Delta
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
12:14 pm - 5:01 pmIND-DCA
4h 47m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 11:31 pmDCA-IND
4h 31m1 stop
$219United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 8
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:59 amIND-DCA
5h 59m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 5:54 pmDCA-IND
7h 24m1 stop
$237United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Reagan-National

 
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IND offers efficient security with typical wait times under 3 minutes. Arrive 2 hours early, but expect a smooth process during non-peak times.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to Reagan-National flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Indianapolis to Reagan-National to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Reagan Washington National Airport on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Indianapolis, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is February, where tickets cost $258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $329 and $315 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $461, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Indianapolis to Reagan-National

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to Reagan-National based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $79 for a one-way ticket and $157 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Indianapolis and Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Indianapolis and Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $300 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $268 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reagan Washington National Airport from Indianapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Reagan Washington National Airport with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Indianapolis and DCA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Reagan Washington National Airport from Indianapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $123 or less one-way and $229 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Find which airlines fly direct from Indianapolis Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Indianapolis

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Reagan-National

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Indianapolis to Reagan-National? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

4.0 OkayDavid, Aug 2025DTW - STL
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Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Mostly the experience was good except for the flight changes made by UA which meant longer layover in DC

Terrible. First of all we were delayed 4 3/4 hours departing Honolulu. As we had to leave our condo and the rental car had to be returned we had to go to the airport. Even though we had a business class boarding pass to Washington, since we did not have business class to Montreal we could not access the lounge without paying a $59 fee each. This does not make sense to us. Since we could not meet our original connection United booked us to Montreal via New York LaGuardia on Air Canada. In Washington a further delay got us into LaGuardia too late to make our connection to Montreal so we were booked on another Air Canada flight 3 hours later. We were originally scheduled to arrive in Montreal at 10:40 and arrived at 19:55. A totally exhausting day, United did not offer a meal voucher or any type of compensation. Air Canada did give us a digital meal voucher. The food in United business class is poor among all meals offered. The pods look nice but are not that confortable. Overall would not fly on United again.

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

April was the flight attendant in first class and was the most pleasant, cordial and efficient person I have seen on a flight in years. Good example of the type of people AA should hire to increase customer satisfacdtion.

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Flight delayed on both ends - have a gate ready at DCA, don't make us sit for 30min after being late to take off as well.

AA can't control the weather. But the airplane was hot and stuffy while stuck on the runway with a broken entertainment system.

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