Best Time to Fly PHL to IND: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Indianapolis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,559 flights were scheduled from Philadelphia (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND) in the last 12 months, and 76.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 80.7% on time and American Airlines was last with 71.7%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 3.9% (US average 1.8%).
PHL 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 | 80.7% | 79 min | 3.6% | 575 |
| PSA Airlines | 76.4% | 78 min | 6.4% | 421 |
| American Airlines | 71.7% | 68 min | 2.1% | 563 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to IND
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,230 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 8am–9am | 84.7% | 2.0% | 540 |
| 9am–10am | 95.6% | 4.3% | 47 |
| 10am–11am | 85.1% | 2.1% | 336 |
| 11am–12pm | 69.2% | 1.9% | 53 |
| 12pm–1pm | 91.1% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.6% | 1.2% | 484 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.0% | 3.9% | 129 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.4% | 4.5% | 312 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.2% | 3.3% | 121 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.3% | 5.3% | 588 |
| 7pm–8pm | 77.6% | 1.5% | 136 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 72.7% | 5.5% | 327 |
| 10pm–11pm | 68.8% | 5.9% | 68 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHL 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) | 83.7% | +3.7 pts | 0.0% | 44 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.3% | -10.7 pts | 1.9% | 103 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.8% | -14.3 pts | 6.8% | 661 |
| All other days | 80.0% | — | 2.5% | 2,422 |
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).