Indianapolis (IND) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on IND–LGA. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 63% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 6.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 660 mi
Best airline from IND to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 90% | 10 min | 1.6% | 445 |
| Republic Airways | 83% | 12 min | 3.0% | 4,559 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 12 min |
| Friday | 80% | 14 min |
| Saturdaybest | 89% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system46%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to LGA delayed?
- 17% of IND–LGA 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to LGA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 445 flights. 2 airlines flew IND–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to LGA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to LGA?
- The scheduled IND–LGA flight time averages 2h 6m over 660 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are IND to LGA flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 LGA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,061 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.