Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego (SAN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego (SAN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 276 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,782 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to SAN
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 11 min |
| Friday | 80% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to SAN delayed?
- 23% of IND–SAN 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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to SAN?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to SAN?
- The scheduled IND–SAN flight time averages 4h 22m over 1,782 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are IND to SAN flights cancelled?
- 0% 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 SAN?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 513 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.