Best Time to Fly LAX to IND: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Los Angeles International → Indianapolis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
864 flights were scheduled from Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) in the last 12 months, and 79.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 91.3% on time and American Airlines was last with 71.9%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and May the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
LAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 91.3% | 58 min | 0.6% | 336 |
| American Airlines | 71.9% | 103 min | 0.6% | 491 |
| Allegiant Air | Limited data | 3 | ||
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 8 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LAX to IND
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,570 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 88.1% | 0.0% | 67 |
| 9am–10am | 85.8% | 0.8% | 512 |
| 10am–11am | 77.4% | 0.2% | 472 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.8% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 47.3% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 5pm–6pm | 55.9% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 10pm–11pm | 84.1% | 1.6% | 64 |
| 11pm–12am | 88.7% | 0.3% | 284 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LAX 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) | Limited data | 27 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.9% | -4.4 pts | 0.0% | 77 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.7% | -2.7 pts | 0.3% | 306 |
| All other days | 82.3% | — | 0.5% | 1,160 |
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).