Indianapolis (IND) to Miami (MIA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Indianapolis (IND) to Miami (MIA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 63% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,020 mi
Best airline from IND to MIA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 18 min | 1.7% | 1,452 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 16 min | 0.8% | 257 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 0.0% | 187 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to MIA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 80% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 29 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 operations38%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to MIA delayed?
- 21% of IND–MIA 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to MIA?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,452 flights. 3 airlines flew IND–MIA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to MIA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to MIA?
- The scheduled IND–MIA flight time averages 2h 48m over 1,020 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are IND to MIA flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 MIA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,931 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.