Best Time to Fly IND to LAX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Indianapolis International → Los Angeles International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
862 flights were scheduled from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX) in the last 12 months, and 83.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 86.3%, while American Airlines trailed at 83.2%.
October has been the best month (91% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (78%).
0.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
IND to LAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 86.3% | 76 min | 0.6% | 337 |
| American Airlines | 83.2% | 104 min | 0.8% | 491 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
| Allegiant Air | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IND to LAX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,568 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 81.6% | 0.0% | 114 |
| 7am–8am | 89.1% | 0.3% | 368 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 19 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.0% | 0.2% | 457 |
| 5pm–6pm | 84.2% | 1.1% | 539 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 12 | |
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 LAX
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) | Limited data | 27 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.7% | -8.9 pts | 0.0% | 73 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.5% | -5.2 pts | 1.0% | 305 |
| All other days | 85.6% | — | 0.6% | 1,163 |
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).