Cheap Flights from Washington to Indianapolis
Cheap Flights from Washington to Indianapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Washington to Indianapolis? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Washington to Indianapolis vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Washington to Indianapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
DCA - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
DCA - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
DCA - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
DCA - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-14
DCA - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-15
DCA - IND
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Washington to Indianapolis flight facts
Distance
487 mi
783 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Indianapolis is in the same time zone as Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Indianapolis
IND · Indianapolis Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Baltimore - Indianapolis · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Washington - Lafayette · Lafayette is 59 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Washington - Cincinnati · Cincinnati is 98 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Washington - Louisville · Louisville is 111 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Washington - Dayton · Dayton is 111 mi from Indianapolis
Flights Philadelphia - Indianapolis · Philadelphia is 126 mi from Washington
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Indianapolis
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
DCA - IND
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
DCA - IND
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
DCA - IND
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
DCA - IND
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
BWI - IND
First | 1 Stop
From 18,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
BWI - IND
First | 1 Stop
From 18,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
Conrad Indianapolis
From 52,000 Pts or $188
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington to Indianapolis depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Washington to Indianapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Indianapolis.
Washington and Indianapolis are about 487 miles (783 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 487-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Indianapolis is in the same time zone as Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). Arrivals in Indianapolis: Indianapolis Intl (IND).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Indianapolis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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