Houston (HOU) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Houston (HOU) to Indianapolis (IND) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 100% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 55% — a 45-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 861 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HOU to IND
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 11 min |
| Fridaybest | 80% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to IND delayed?
- 24% of HOU–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to IND?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HOU to IND?
- The scheduled HOU–IND flight time averages 2h 15m over 861 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are HOU to IND flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 HOU to IND?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,025 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.