Dulles to Indianapolis (IAD–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM1297
CM Copa
E7W
8:13 AM
EDT
10:08 AM
EDT
1h 55m
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UA3588
UA United
E70
8:25 AM
EDT
10:20 AM
EDT
1h 55m
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UA3561
UA United
E7W
8:26 AM
EDT
10:22 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AV2069
AV avianca
E7W
8:31 AM
EDT
10:26 AM
EDT
1h 55m
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AV2234
AV avianca
E70
12:43 PM
EDT
2:39 PM
EDT
1h 56m
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ET1374
ET Ethiopian
E75L
12:45 PM
EDT
2:41 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA3543
UA United
E7W
12:45 PM
EDT
2:41 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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CM2225
CM Copa
E7W
5:11 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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UA3605
UA United
E70
5:11 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
EDT
1h 49m
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UA4007
UA United
E7W
5:20 PM
EDT
7:14 PM
EDT
1h 54m
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UA3997
UA United
E7W
7:30 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 55m
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UA3635
UA United
E70
10:05 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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ET1375
ET Ethiopian
E70
5:35 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CM2231
CM Copa
E75L
5:35 AM
EDT
7:20 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA3494
UA United
E7W
6:43 AM
EDT
8:24 AM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA4028
UA United
E7W
10:00 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA3709
UA United
E7W
10:02 AM
EDT
11:47 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AV2235
AV avianca
E7W
10:02 AM
EDT
11:47 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CM2232
CM Copa
E7W
10:02 AM
EDT
11:47 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AV2070
AV avianca
E70
2:31 PM
EDT
4:16 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA3530
UA United
E7W
2:31 PM
EDT
4:16 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA3445
UA United
E7W
7:30 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA3690
UA United
E70
7:41 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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CM1335
CM Copa
E7W
7:41 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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UA4060
UA United
E75L
7:41 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AV2071
AV avianca
319
7:53 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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Dulles to Indianapolis
4 carriers, 78 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 78 Flights/wk 475 mi 1h 49m nonstop 101 1-stop hubs

IAD–IND is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, avianca and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 475 miles in approximately 1h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 42 E70, E7W 1h49-1h56 55% Star Alliance
AV avianca 14 E70, E7W 1h55-1h56 55% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 14 E7W 1h49-1h55 55% Star Alliance
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 E75L 1h56 55% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AV, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – ET
E7W Embraer E175 – AV, CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM + ET + UA (77 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to IND direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
78
Outbound / wk
93
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
101
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,944
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → IND
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
89%
Return
IND → IAD
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → IND delays →

Other ways to reach Indianapolis from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Indianapolis International Airport.
Metric IAD→IND DCA→IND BWI→IND
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3 2
Weekly flights 78 61 48
Flight time 1h 49m 1h 42m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 55%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Indianapolis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Indianapolis is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · IND: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
475 mi / 765 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m to 1h 56m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance475 mi / 765 km
Flight time1h 49m to 1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights78 out / 93 return
1-stop connections101 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: IND
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take approximately 1h 49m to 1h 56m. The route covers 475 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, Copa Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 78 nonstop flights per week from IAD to IND. The return direction has about 93 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, PTK, LUK, CMH, BWI, MKE, PDK, BKL, CLE, TEB, CAK, MDW, HPN, DCA, FRG, ORF, BED, HVN, ECP, CHA, XNA, OXC, MDT, RST, CAE, YYZ, HSV, JVL, CHS, OMA, LNS, BHM, YUL, PIE, SFB, OPF, BDL, PBI, ELH, MKC, APF, HOU, FSD, DAL, FMY, RIL, BZN, SCF, PVR, BUR, VNY, STT, SNA, ABQ, AUA, MSP, ROA, EWR, PHL, ATL, PGD, ORD, STL, SNN, BOS, DTW, SLC, CLT, LGA, HHN, BNA, SAV, MCO, SJU, FLL, JAX, TPA, JWN, RDU, DFW, AUS, IAH, SMF, WAW, RSW, DUB, JFK, MIA, DEN, LAX, MCI, SFO, PHX, CUN, LAS, SRQ, EYW, SEA, SAN, PUJ and PLS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IND to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and MDT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to IND

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Copa Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to IND ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 475 miles (765 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 171 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Harrisburg (MDT).