Best Time to Fly DFW to IND: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Dallas/Fort Worth International → Indianapolis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,047 flights were scheduled from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Indianapolis (IND) in the last 12 months, and 68.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Frontier Airlines led with 83.5% on time and American Airlines was last with 67.3%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (75% on time) and July the worst month (55%).
The cancellation rate was 2.7% (US average 1.8%).
DFW to IND on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 83.5% | 66 min | 0.9% | 116 |
| American Airlines | 67.3% | 72 min | 2.8% | 1,893 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 26 | ||
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DFW to IND
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,033 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 23 | |
| 7am–8am | 87.1% | 1.3% | 699 |
| 8am–9am | 90.2% | 8.9% | 45 |
| 9am–10am | 76.7% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 10am–11am | 84.1% | 1.5% | 398 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.7% | 1.9% | 261 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.4% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 1pm–2pm | 60.1% | 2.3% | 177 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.9% | 3.1% | 227 |
| 3pm–4pm | 62.6% | 0.8% | 376 |
| 4pm–5pm | 59.3% | 3.9% | 208 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.1% | 2.8% | 352 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.9% | 1.1% | 276 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.5% | 4.8% | 251 |
| 8pm–9pm | 58.6% | 3.4% | 496 |
| 9pm–10pm | 50.9% | 5.0% | 119 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DFW to IND
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 73.0% | -0.3 pts | 1.3% | 76 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.6% | -2.6 pts | 2.0% | 146 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 58.3% | -14.9 pts | 1.9% | 756 |
| All other days | 73.2% | — | 2.5% | 3,055 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).