Washington (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Republic Airline, PSA Airlines fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, with about 37 flights a week in July 2026. The 500-mile flight takes about 1h 54m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 500 mi · 805 km
- Flight time
- 1h 54m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying DCA to IND
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 35 | Embraer E175 | 103,695 | 1h 54m |
| PSA Airlines | 2 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 8,000 | 1h 48m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800 | 2,995 | 1h 56m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to IND flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 7:35pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4645American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:30am | 8:26am | 23 | 100% |
| AA 4701American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:05am | 12:04pm | 30 | 87% |
| AA 5181American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 12:50pm | 2:43pm | 22 | 55% |
| AA 5576American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 2:50pm | 4:46pm | 27 | 76% |
| AA 4501American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:00pm | 7:00pm | 27 | 68% |
| AA 4517American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:00pm | 7:03pm | 4 | 63% |
| AA 4520American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:35pm | 9:30pm | 26 | 70% |
Is DCA to IND on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 2,022 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (92%), those around 5pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,022 | 77% | 15 min | 3.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 162 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 136 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 62 | 90% | |
| 10am to 11am | 229 | 87% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 91 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 223 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 62 | 67% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 188 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 117 | 67% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 268 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 114 | 71% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 153 | 71% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 118 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 169 | 10,127 | |
| September 2025 | 171 | 10,804 | |
| October 2025 | 177 | 11,001 | |
| November 2025 | 165 | 9,173 | |
| December 2025 | 146 | 8,412 | |
| January 2026 | 157 | 7,650 | |
| February 2026 | 148 | 7,651 | |
| March 2026 | 175 | 10,705 | |
| April 2026 | 168 | 10,041 | |
| May 2026 | 165 | 9,990 | |
| June 2026 | 165 | 10,222 | |
| July 2026 | 165 | 10,288 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.