Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego (SAN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego (SAN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 278 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 24m
- 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 | 75% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 94% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 10 min |
| Friday | 81% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 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 aircraft44%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to SAN delayed?
- 22% of IND–SAN 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.
- 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 24m over 1,782 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are IND to SAN flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for IND to SAN?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 94% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 70%.
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Based on 462 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.