Phoenix (PHX) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Indianapolis (IND) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 89% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 64% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,489 mi
Best airline from PHX to IND
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 18 min | 0.5% | 1,330 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 14 min | 0.4% | 1,879 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to IND
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 14 min |
| Friday | 74% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to IND delayed?
- 24% of PHX–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 PHX to IND?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,330 flights. 2 airlines flew PHX–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to IND?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to IND?
- The scheduled PHX–IND flight time averages 3h 24m over 1,489 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are PHX to IND flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 PHX to IND?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,214 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.