Minneapolis (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–IND. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 68% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 503 mi
Best airline from MSP 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 | 81% | 12 min | 0.7% | 2,152 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 13 min | 0.9% | 332 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to IND
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to IND delayed?
- 19% of MSP–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to IND?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 2,152 flights. 2 airlines flew MSP–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to IND?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to IND?
- The scheduled MSP–IND flight time averages 1h 40m over 503 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MSP to IND flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 MSP to IND?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,518 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.