Newark (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying EWR to IND isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.2%
- Flights/day
- 6.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 645 mi
Best airline from EWR to IND
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 15 min | 4.3% | 3,821 |
| Spirit Airlines | 76% | 18 min | 3.9% | 699 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to IND
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 19 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to IND delayed?
- 19% of EWR–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to IND?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 3,821 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to IND?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to IND?
- The scheduled EWR–IND flight time averages 2h 19m over 645 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are EWR to IND flights cancelled?
- 4.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from EWR to IND?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,525 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.