Indianapolis (IND) to St. Petersburg (PIE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Indianapolis (IND) to St. Petersburg (PIE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 228 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.62
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 840 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to PIE
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (23%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 56% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 64% | 21 min |
| Thursdaybest | 78% | 15 min |
| Friday | 69% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft38%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to PIE delayed?
- 30% of IND–PIE 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 24 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to PIE?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (23%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to PIE?
- The scheduled IND–PIE flight time averages 2h 16m over 840 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are IND to PIE flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from IND to PIE?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 498 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.