Indianapolis (IND) to Washington (DCA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines. The two airports are 498 miles (801 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, Philadelphia and Raleigh/Durham and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from IND to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book IND to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
IND to DCA with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Savannah (SAV)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines
- Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines the whole way
- Via Jacksonville (JAX)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines
IND to DCA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from IND to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Indianapolis from Washington by plane?
Indianapolis (IND) and Washington (DCA) are 498 miles (801 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IND to DCA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does IND to DCA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IND to DCA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Indianapolis and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), Philadelphia (PHL), Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (MDW). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.