Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2025, 100% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 56% — a 44-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 231 mi
Best airline from DTW to IND
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 90% | 7 min | 0.3% | 296 |
| Republic Airways | 89% | 8 min | 0.7% | 416 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 18 min | 1.0% | 1,141 |
| Delta Air Lines | 76% | 16 min | 0.4% | 234 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to IND
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 13 min |
| Friday | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft12%
- Airline operations64%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to IND delayed?
- 18% of DTW–IND flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DTW to IND?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 296 flights. 4 airlines flew DTW–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to IND?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to IND?
- The scheduled DTW–IND flight time averages 1h 14m over 231 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are DTW to IND flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DTW to IND?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,087 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.