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$81 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Reagan Washington National Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$202
Overall average: $280
Frontier
Thu 4/16Sun 4/19
IND - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$204
Typical prices: $260-$385
American Airlines
Fri 3/20Tue 3/24
IND - DCA • Non-stop
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IND's efficient security has wait times under 3 minutes.
DCA is easily accessible via metro in under 30 minutes.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $202 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $166 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 3h 44m (one-way)
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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

Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
8:46 pm - 1:00 pm
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DCA
16h 14m
1 stop
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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IND
12h 00m
1 stop
$202Frontier
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
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6:00 pm - 10:55 pm
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DCA
4h 55m
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7:30 pm - 11:15 pm
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IND
3h 45m
1 stop
$204Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
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5:30 am - 11:00 am
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5h 30m
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6:40 am - 12:05 pm
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IND
5h 25m
1 stop
$205Southwest
Fri, Apr 17 - Thu, Apr 23
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6:00 am - 12:59 pm
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DCA
6h 59m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:15 pm
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IND
6h 15m
1 stop
$209Delta
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
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6:50 am - 4:20 pm
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DCA
9h 30m
2 stops
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7:30 pm - 11:15 pm
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IND
3h 45m
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$210Southwest
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18
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6:35 pm - 11:50 pm
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5h 15m
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5:15 pm - 10:00 pm
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IND
4h 45m
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$211Southwest
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:00 pm - 10:55 pm
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DCA
4h 55m
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11:45 am - 9:05 pm
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IND
9h 20m
2 stops
$214Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Fri, May 1
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11:05 am - 3:45 pm
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DCA
4h 40m
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6:05 am - 11:55 am
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IND
5h 50m
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$217Southwest
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 22
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10:55 am - 5:20 pm
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6h 25m
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12:00 pm - 9:05 pm
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9h 05m
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$218Southwest
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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6:50 am - 4:20 pm
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9h 30m
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11:35 am - 9:05 pm
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9h 30m
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$219Southwest
Booking Insights

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 Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Indianapolis, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays 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 September, where tickets cost $254 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $309 and $309 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $249 on average.

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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Reagan-National

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$81
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% 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 $81 for a one-way ticket and $202 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, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Indianapolis and Reagan Washington National Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $320 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 $218 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $168 or less one-way and $279 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.
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Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

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Tuesday

American Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Indianapolis

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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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.
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8.6Crew
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7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

4.0 OkayEmma, Mar 2026
LAX - PHX
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Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The last 3 flights between BWI and BDL canceled the beverage service mid- way. Just say up front that the fight is too short. Thanks!

It was canceled. Supposedly weather. But there was no snow in Baltimore. At least we found out before driving to airport

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

I was happy that I was able to get a last minute flight but unfortunately my seat was a middle seat. Even with Delta Comfort I wasn't comfortable

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Flight was warm for first few hours and quite rough

Seat was extremely hard which made even a short 1 hour 20 minute flight fairly uncomfortable.

Everything was good except wifi and a leaking drink chiller. The floor was all wet and my bag was soaked. Did not notice until debarking. Have not heard back from Delta. Even though this was leg one of an international flight in first class, they denied access to their Sky Club - very disappointing!

The staff was fine. The plane was extremely tight, and I paid for the wifi and it did not work at all. I was actually going to ask for a refund.

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

When I went to check in at the United counter in Barcelona, Spain I had 2 different menat 2 different times in United uniforms (standing around with a couple other employees) ask me if I was traveling alone. The one man asked me 3 different ways if I was traveling alone. I am, 68 yeaers old and have all my faculties. I thought it was weird and it made me feel very uncomfortable. What difference does it make if I was traveling alone or with someone? What if I was a recent widow? That would have been horrible. They never gave me a reason why they needed to know who I was traveling with. I was hesitant to question them because I needed to be on that flight.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

Flight was delayed. Not much information on when the flight would take off. Eventually we were told it was maintenance. App was not giving updates.

Flight was on time and there was an empty seat next to me. That makes for a good flight!

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

Everything was good. Flight was very full so crew was busy. After we boarded and plane pulled away from the gate, we were delayed about 40 minutes- sitting on the runway - due to weather en route or at the destination. While weather is not the fault of the airline- it’s terrible to sit on a plane and not moving.

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

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

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