San Diego (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Diego (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 276 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,782 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAN to IND
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (81% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 56% | 30 min |
| Friday | 55% | 28 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft65%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAN to IND delayed?
- 33% of SAN–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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAN to IND?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAN to IND?
- The scheduled SAN–IND flight time averages 4h 1m over 1,782 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are SAN to IND flights cancelled?
- 0% 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 SAN to IND?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 513 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.