Indianapolis (IND) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Indianapolis (IND) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 90% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 65% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,489 mi
Best airline from IND to PHX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 20 min | 0.6% | 1,272 |
| Southwest Airlines | 80% | 12 min | 0.2% | 1,838 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to PHX
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 14 min |
| Friday | 83% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to PHX delayed?
- 19% of IND–PHX 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to PHX?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,272 flights. 2 airlines flew IND–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to PHX?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to PHX?
- The scheduled IND–PHX flight time averages 3h 56m over 1,489 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are IND to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 PHX?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,115 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.