Dallas (DAL) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Indianapolis (IND) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 64% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 755 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to IND
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 13 min |
| Fridaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to IND delayed?
- 23% of DAL–IND flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to IND?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DAL to IND?
- The scheduled DAL–IND flight time averages 2h 2m over 755 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DAL to IND flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DAL to IND?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,358 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.