Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly IND to FLL matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 95% on-time in November 2025 to just 61% in May 2026. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,005 mi
Best airline from IND to FLL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 0.8% | 865 |
| Spirit Airlines | 80% | 18 min | 2.7% | 889 |
| Allegiant Air | 70% | 23 min | 0.7% | 449 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to FLL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 15 min |
| Friday | 79% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to FLL delayed?
- 20% of IND–FLL 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to FLL?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 865 flights. 3 airlines flew IND–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to FLL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 5 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 IND to FLL?
- The scheduled IND–FLL flight time averages 2h 40m over 1,005 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are IND to FLL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 IND to FLL?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,226 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.