Flying from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) leaving from either of these.
The average time for a direct Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport flight is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Indianapolis's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Washington DC. Indianapolis International Airport is located in Indianapolis.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the most popular route. There are 41 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with American Airlines at 10pm. Opt for the first DCA to IND departure operated by American Airlines at 6:28am if you'd rather get a move on.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to IND, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) operate out of this terminal.
American Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport leaving from DCA.
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines from DCA to IND.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is American Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 70.72% of the time.
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Planning to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
United Airlines operates direct flights from Washington DC to IND out of IAD. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
United has the largest share of bookings on the IAD to IND route.
The top on-time carrier is United. Its Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport flights arrive as planned 78.55% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
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Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Avoid the hassle of switching planes from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). Direct flights from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport can be booked from here.
Get ready for takeoff with Southwest Airlines. It offers direct Washington DC to IND plane tickets from BWI.
The most frequently booked airline between BWI and IND is Southwest Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is Southwest Airlines. Its services land as planned 76.83% of the time.
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 50 minutes or so on public transport.
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The on-time performance record of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
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You'll find IND at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
Getting from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to central Indianapolis
Central Indianapolis is around 18 kilometres from Indianapolis International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Rs23,642 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs50,065. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
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The best month for picking up cheap Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
December is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport (IND), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Indianapolis based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Washington DC to IND plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Indianapolis to range from 15ºC to 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Indianapolis International Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC and 6ºC.
More about Indianapolis
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Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are must-visits when exploring Indianapolis.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres northwest of Indianapolis, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Columbus is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres east of Indianapolis. No journey is complete without seeing Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.