New York (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying JFK to IND isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 665 mi
Best airline from JFK to IND
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 77% | 19 min | 4.0% | 2,339 |
| Endeavor Air | 77% | 19 min | 4.9% | 429 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to IND
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 23 min |
| Friday | 79% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to IND delayed?
- 23% of JFK–IND 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to IND?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 2,339 flights. 2 airlines flew JFK–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to IND?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to IND?
- The scheduled JFK–IND flight time averages 2h 26m over 665 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are JFK to IND flights cancelled?
- 4.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from JFK to IND?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,768 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.