Best Time to Fly IND to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Indianapolis International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,223 flights were scheduled from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 85.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Spirit Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 88.9%, while Republic Airways trailed at 84.5%.
September has been the best month (92% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (79%).
4.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
IND to EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 88.9% | 88 min | 4.9% | 285 |
| Republic Airways | 84.5% | 76 min | 3.9% | 1,934 |
| United Airlines | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IND to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,336 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.2% | 0.0% | 176 |
| 6am–7am | 91.0% | 3.2% | 664 |
| 7am–8am | 92.8% | 2.2% | 367 |
| 8am–9am | 91.7% | 0.9% | 463 |
| 9am–10am | 94.0% | 1.5% | 390 |
| 10am–11am | 88.5% | 2.0% | 151 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.0% | 1.4% | 209 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.2% | 3.2% | 251 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.3% | 3.3% | 150 |
| 2pm–3pm | 55.8% | 2.3% | 44 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.2% | 9.0% | 600 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.9% | 3.5% | 173 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.9% | 8.9% | 123 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.1% | 9.3% | 493 |
| 7pm–8pm | 56.9% | 7.3% | 55 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on IND to EWR
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) | 74.8% | -9.5 pts | 0.0% | 99 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 85.9% | +1.7 pts | 3.5% | 170 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.8% | -5.5 pts | 8.9% | 706 |
| All other days | 84.2% | — | 3.4% | 3,361 |
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).