Best Time to Fly JFK to IND: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Indianapolis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,000 flights were scheduled from New York (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND) in the last 12 months, and 77.7% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 4.6% (US average 1.8%).
JFK 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 | 77.7% | 85 min | 4.6% | 1,000 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to IND
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,582 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 30 | |
| 9am–10am | 80.1% | 1.5% | 265 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 11am–12pm | 84.0% | 1.5% | 267 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 81.9% | 2.1% | 429 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.1% | 5.5% | 421 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.0% | 3.3% | 243 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.5% | 3.1% | 389 |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.3% | 6.6% | 197 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.4% | 10.0% | 280 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK 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) | 81.1% | +0.9 pts | 0.0% | 53 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 68.4% | -11.8 pts | 3.9% | 102 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.9% | -13.2 pts | 12.7% | 417 |
| All other days | 80.2% | — | 2.3% | 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).