Best Time to Fly PHX to IND: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Phoenix Sky Harbor International → Indianapolis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,529 flights were scheduled from Phoenix (PHX) to Indianapolis (IND) in the last 12 months, and 73.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 80.9%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 68.0%.
February has been the best month (85% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (72%).
0.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PHX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 80.9% | 87 min | 0.3% | 620 |
| Southwest Airlines | 68.0% | 48 min | 0.7% | 904 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHX to IND
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,084 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.9% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 7am–8am | 90.9% | 0.7% | 155 |
| 8am–9am | 86.5% | 0.0% | 570 |
| 9am–10am | 84.5% | 0.3% | 285 |
| 10am–11am | 88.6% | 0.7% | 310 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.3% | 0.0% | 87 |
| 12pm–1pm | 67.7% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 1pm–2pm | 63.2% | 1.9% | 108 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.8% | 0.0% | 94 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.2% | 1.1% | 186 |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.9% | 0.5% | 371 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.6% | 0.7% | 290 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.0% | 0.3% | 358 |
| 7pm–8pm | 62.6% | 0.0% | 147 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 6 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHX 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) | 75.4% | -2.2 pts | 1.6% | 62 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.6% | +0.0 pts | 0.0% | 134 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.3% | -5.2 pts | 0.4% | 501 |
| All other days | 77.6% | — | 0.4% | 2,387 |
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).