Indianapolis (IND) to Dulles (IAD) flights
Republic Airline, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from Indianapolis International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 476-mile flight takes about 1h 38m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 476 mi · 766 km
- Flight time
- 1h 38m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying IND to IAD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 19 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 60,889 | 1h 40m |
| Mesa Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175 | 19,119 | 1h 35m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 4,419 | 1h 30m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IND to IAD flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:35am and the last at 7:43pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 3997United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 5:35am | 7:19am | 10 | 98% |
| UA 6180United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 5:45am | 7:26am | 21 | 95% |
| UA 3709United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:00am | 11:41am | 31 | 92% |
| UA 3530United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:44pm | 4:31pm | 26 | 82% |
| UA 3445United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:43pm | 9:30pm | 30 | 78% |
Is IND to IAD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 87% of 1,360 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (93%), those around 7pm the least (80%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,360 | 87% | 10 min | 1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 289 | 93% | |
| 9am to 10am | 55 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 303 | 93% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 350 | 82% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 363 | 80% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 121 | 7,336 | |
| September 2025 | 119 | 7,480 | |
| October 2025 | 118 | 8,157 | |
| November 2025 | 117 | 6,886 | |
| December 2025 | 125 | 7,686 | |
| January 2026 | 93 | 4,959 | |
| February 2026 | 81 | 5,169 | |
| March 2026 | 115 | 7,190 | |
| April 2026 | 113 | 7,299 | |
| May 2026 | 119 | 7,779 | |
| June 2026 | 116 | 7,397 | |
| July 2026 | 116 | 7,147 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.