Best Time to Fly DTW to IND: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Indianapolis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,016 flights were scheduled from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND) in the last 12 months, and 79.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 84.4%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 78.0%.
September has been the best month (92% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (78%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DTW 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 | 84.4% | 67 min | 1.3% | 227 |
| Delta Air Lines | 78.3% | 59 min | 0.0% | 60 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78.0% | 88 min | 1.2% | 729 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to IND
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,952 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 85.8% | 0.5% | 395 |
| 10am–11am | 81.0% | 3.3% | 120 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.0% | 0.2% | 464 |
| 1pm–2pm | 65.5% | 0.0% | 84 |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.2% | 0.0% | 171 |
| 3pm–4pm | 84.2% | 0.9% | 115 |
| 4pm–5pm | 84.7% | 0.0% | 170 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.7% | 1.3% | 151 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 84.8% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 10pm–11pm | 74.9% | 1.9% | 215 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DTW 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) | 63.6% | -19.3 pts | 3.5% | 57 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.9% | -1.0 pts | 1.4% | 73 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 85.0% | +2.1 pts | 0.0% | 281 |
| All other days | 82.9% | — | 0.7% | 1,541 |
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).