Best Time to Fly IND to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Indianapolis International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 83.4% of Indianapolis (IND) to New York (JFK) flights arrived on time (1,002 scheduled flights). That is 5.8 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and June the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 3.1% (US average 1.8%).
IND to JFK 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 | 83.4% | 77 min | 3.1% | 1,002 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IND to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,583 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.4% | 1.8% | 219 |
| 6am–7am | 81.8% | 1.3% | 78 |
| 7am–8am | 94.2% | 2.0% | 438 |
| 8am–9am | 88.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.9% | 0.0% | 54 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.0% | 2.6% | 735 |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.4% | 3.4% | 205 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.5% | 1.9% | 104 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.0% | 2.3% | 86 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.7% | 6.9% | 145 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.4% | 3.5% | 423 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 14 | |
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 JFK
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) | 77.4% | -7.6 pts | 0.0% | 53 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.0% | -5.9 pts | 2.0% | 102 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.3% | -6.6 pts | 7.9% | 418 |
| All other days | 84.9% | — | 1.8% | 2,010 |
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).