Indianapolis (IND) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on IND–DFW. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 65% — a gap of 26 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 761 mi
Best airline from IND to DFW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 22 min | 2.4% | 3,662 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72% | 28 min | 1.8% | 225 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to DFW
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 30 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 17 min |
| Friday | 80% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 31 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 operations34%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to DFW delayed?
- 22% of IND–DFW 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to DFW?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 3,662 flights. 2 airlines flew IND–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to DFW?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to DFW?
- The scheduled IND–DFW flight time averages 2h 30m over 761 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are IND to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from IND to DFW?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,996 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.