Best Time to Fly TPA to IND: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Indianapolis International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
948 flights were scheduled from Tampa (TPA) to Indianapolis (IND) in the last 12 months, and 80.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Spirit Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 91.3%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 79.9%.
September has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (76%).
0.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
TPA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 91.3% | 85 min | 2.1% | 47 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79.9% | 69 min | 0.9% | 880 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 21 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to IND
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,095 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.4% | 2.2% | 91 |
| 6am–7am | 95.2% | 2.9% | 341 |
| 7am–8am | 99.3% | 4.1% | 146 |
| 8am–9am | 95.5% | 3.1% | 160 |
| 9am–10am | 91.0% | 1.3% | 79 |
| 10am–11am | 85.2% | 0.0% | 101 |
| 11am–12pm | 90.0% | 1.2% | 81 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.4% | 0.0% | 88 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.5% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.6% | 2.1% | 94 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.0% | 1.2% | 85 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.3% | 0.0% | 97 |
| 5pm–6pm | 79.5% | 3.5% | 116 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.5% | 2.6% | 113 |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.4% | 3.2% | 126 |
| 8pm–9pm | 55.9% | 1.0% | 198 |
| 9pm–10pm | 58.6% | 2.6% | 114 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 13 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TPA 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) | 78.6% | -4.7 pts | 0.0% | 42 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.8% | -5.5 pts | 1.1% | 91 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.3% | -12.9 pts | 0.7% | 292 |
| All other days | 83.3% | — | 2.5% | 1,670 |
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).