Best Time to Fly EWR to IND: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Indianapolis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,221 flights were scheduled from Newark (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND) in the last 12 months, and 81.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 83.7%, while Spirit Airlines trailed at 69.0%.
September has been the best month (89% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (78%).
3.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 83.7% | 82 min | 3.8% | 1,934 |
| Spirit Airlines | 69.0% | 70 min | 4.6% | 284 |
| United Airlines | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to IND
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,324 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 73.3% | 3.2% | 31 |
| 6am–7am | 91.0% | 0.0% | 210 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 26 | |
| 8am–9am | 83.5% | 2.1% | 93 |
| 9am–10am | 88.6% | 2.0% | 593 |
| 10am–11am | 88.2% | 0.0% | 76 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.0% | 1.9% | 744 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.6% | 2.5% | 120 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.3% | 1.0% | 103 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.8% | 2.6% | 311 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.5% | 4.7% | 554 |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.9% | 3.3% | 181 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.1% | 7.6% | 525 |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.8% | 6.8% | 351 |
| 8pm–9pm | 68.2% | 8.6% | 255 |
| 9pm–10pm | 68.0% | 13.0% | 115 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 20 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EWR 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) | 81.8% | -2.4 pts | 0.0% | 99 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.5% | -9.7 pts | 2.9% | 170 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.8% | -11.4 pts | 9.3% | 706 |
| All other days | 84.3% | — | 3.1% | 3,349 |
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).