Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly FLL to IND matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 88% on-time in November 2024 to just 51% in March 2026. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,005 mi
Best airline from FLL to IND
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 17 min | 2.1% | 889 |
| Southwest Airlines | 70% | 20 min | 0.6% | 867 |
| Allegiant Air | 64% | 34 min | 0.7% | 449 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to IND
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 23 min |
| Friday | 68% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to IND delayed?
- 29% of FLL–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to IND?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 889 flights. 3 airlines flew FLL–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to IND?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to IND?
- The scheduled FLL–IND flight time averages 2h 48m over 1,005 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are FLL to IND flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 FLL to IND?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,228 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.