Indianapolis (IND) to Washington (DCA) flights
Republic Airline, PSA Airlines fly nonstop from Indianapolis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 36 flights a week in July 2026. The 500-mile flight takes about 1h 46m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 500 mi · 805 km
- Flight time
- 1h 46m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying IND to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 34 | Embraer E175 | 100,335 | 1h 46m |
| PSA Airlines | 2 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 7,938 | 1h 46m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800 | 2,439 | 1h 47m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IND to DCA flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 8:20pm. 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 4626American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:00am | 7:50am | 27 | 82% |
| AA 4352American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:38am | 9:30am | 30 | 84% |
| AA 4407American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:30am | 11:19am | 28 | 65% |
| AA 4434American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:31am | 11:18am | 4 | 86% |
| AA 5181American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 3:13pm | 5:11pm | 22 | 44% |
| AA 4452American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:07pm | 7:09pm | 4 | 69% |
| AA 5576American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:16pm | 7:14pm | 27 | 79% |
| AA 4593American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:20pm | 10:16pm | 23 | 62% |
Is IND to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 2,021 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (90%), those around 7pm the least (40%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,021 | 74% | 18 min | 4.4% |
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 | 314 | 90% | |
| 7am to 8am | 188 | 79% | |
| 8am to 9am | 87 | 82% | |
| 9am to 10am | 238 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 179 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 126 | 57% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 147 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 42 | 51% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 193 | 71% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 42 | 75% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 138 | 40% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 106 | 62% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 184 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 169 | 10,218 | |
| September 2025 | 170 | 10,320 | |
| October 2025 | 177 | 10,438 | |
| November 2025 | 158 | 8,174 | |
| December 2025 | 146 | 8,368 | |
| January 2026 | 153 | 7,296 | |
| February 2026 | 144 | 7,549 | |
| March 2026 | 168 | 9,718 | |
| April 2026 | 167 | 9,506 | |
| May 2026 | 168 | 10,434 | |
| June 2026 | 163 | 9,754 | |
| July 2026 | 160 | 9,369 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.