Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly LAX to IND matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 93% on-time in November 2024 to just 64% in July 2024. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,814 mi
Best airline from LAX to IND
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 89% | 6 min | 0.8% | 654 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 22 min | 0.5% | 883 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to IND
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 17 min |
| Friday | 82% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 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 aircraft62%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to IND delayed?
- 19% of LAX–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to IND?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 654 flights. 2 airlines flew LAX–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to IND?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to IND?
- The scheduled LAX–IND flight time averages 4h 4m over 1,814 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are LAX to IND flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 LAX to IND?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,631 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.