Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on IND–LAX. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 61% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,814 mi
Best airline from IND to LAX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 85% | 12 min | 0.6% | 625 |
| American Airlines | 82% | 19 min | 0.8% | 799 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to LAX
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 6 a.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 11 min |
| Fridaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to LAX delayed?
- 18% of IND–LAX 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to LAX?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 625 flights. 2 airlines flew IND–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to LAX?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 6 a.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to LAX?
- The scheduled IND–LAX flight time averages 4h 37m over 1,814 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are IND to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 LAX?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,524 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.