New York (LGA) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on LGA–IND: 4% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 6.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 660 mi
Best airline from LGA to IND
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 2.4% | 378 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 17 min | 4.2% | 4,866 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to IND
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 18 min |
| Friday | 78% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 18 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 operations27%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to IND delayed?
- 22% of LGA–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to IND?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 378 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to IND?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 9 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 LGA to IND?
- The scheduled LGA–IND flight time averages 2h 24m over 660 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are LGA to IND flights cancelled?
- 4% 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 LGA to IND?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,301 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.