Indianapolis (IND) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying IND to EWR isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.2%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 645 mi
Best airline from IND to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 84% | 12 min | 4.0% | 3,645 |
| Spirit Airlines | 76% | 22 min | 5.2% | 730 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to EWR
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 22 min |
| Friday | 81% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft17%
- Airline operations14%
- National airspace system67%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to EWR delayed?
- 17% of IND–EWR 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to EWR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 3,645 flights. 2 airlines flew IND–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to EWR?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to EWR?
- The scheduled IND–EWR flight time averages 2h 7m over 645 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are IND to EWR flights cancelled?
- 4.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from IND to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,382 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.