Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore (BWI) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 72% — a 22-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 (94% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 516 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to BWI
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 10 min |
| Friday | 84% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to BWI delayed?
- 16% of IND–BWI flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to BWI?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to BWI?
- The scheduled IND–BWI flight time averages 1h 37m over 516 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are IND to BWI flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from IND to BWI?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,445 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.