Philadelphia (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying PHL to IND isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 4.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 588 mi
Best airline from PHL to IND
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 16 min | 3.3% | 1,381 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 18 min | 5.3% | 641 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 22 min | 2.3% | 1,381 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to IND
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 21 min |
| Friday | 78% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to IND delayed?
- 24% of PHL–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 PHL to IND?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,381 flights. 3 airlines flew PHL–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to IND?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to IND?
- The scheduled PHL–IND flight time averages 2h 7m over 588 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PHL to IND flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 PHL to IND?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,421 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.