Indianapolis to Dulles (IND–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IND–IAD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, avianca and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 475 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 43 | E70, E75L, E7W | 1h39-1h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 21 | 319, E70, E7W | 1h32-1h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 21 | E75L, E7W | 1h39-1h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | E70 | 1h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from Indianapolis
| Metric | IND→IAD | CVG→IAD | FWA→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IND | – | 98 mi | 105 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 93 | 86 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 28m | 1h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 31% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IND: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
IND–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IND to IAD
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Copa Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Breeze Airways and United Airlines. With 93 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IND to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IND to IAD ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 475 miles (765 km). There are approximately 93 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 171 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Fort Wayne (FWA) and Cincinnati (LUK).