Indianapolis (IND) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Indianapolis (IND) to Austin (AUS) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 73% — a 21-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 919 mi
Best airline from IND to AUS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 89% | 10 min | 0.2% | 594 |
| Southwest Airlines | 82% | 10 min | 0.2% | 1,322 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to AUS
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 7 min |
| Friday | 80% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to AUS delayed?
- 16% of IND–AUS 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to AUS?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 594 flights. 2 airlines flew IND–AUS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to AUS?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to AUS?
- The scheduled IND–AUS flight time averages 2h 40m over 919 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are IND to AUS flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 IND to AUS?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,982 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.