Best Time to Fly IND to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Indianapolis International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,048 flights were scheduled from Indianapolis (IND) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 80.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 80.2% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 74.8%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and June the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 2.7% (US average 1.8%).
IND to DFW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 80.2% | 107 min | 2.9% | 1,894 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74.8% | 60 min | 0.9% | 116 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Envoy Air | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IND to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,033 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.4% | 2.7% | 409 |
| 6am–7am | 89.1% | 2.7% | 408 |
| 7am–8am | 81.3% | 1.2% | 513 |
| 8am–9am | 80.4% | 1.6% | 250 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 32 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 11am–12pm | 82.7% | 1.7% | 715 |
| 12pm–1pm | 92.5% | 5.4% | 56 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.5% | 0.0% | 131 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.5% | 3.0% | 336 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.3% | 2.5% | 240 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.7% | 0.8% | 124 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.6% | 3.0% | 166 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.3% | 4.7% | 212 |
| 7pm–8pm | 58.2% | 1.9% | 256 |
| 8pm–9pm | 60.6% | 5.7% | 140 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 17 | |
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 DFW
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) | 70.7% | -10.1 pts | 1.3% | 76 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.2% | -5.6 pts | 2.0% | 146 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.7% | -10.0 pts | 1.9% | 755 |
| All other days | 80.8% | — | 2.5% | 3,056 |
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).