Route on-time record
EWR to IND: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport) to Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport). 2,182 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 81% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 3669 at 9:41 AM.
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EWR → IND
Newark to Indianapolis: 2,182 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
81%
Cancelled
4.6%
avg delay 16 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
89% on time vs 67% after 9 PM
Most reliable airline
Republic
79% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $162 (United 3683 on 2026-10-20). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.
Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · Republic 3669 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
9:41 AM → 12:04 PM2h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 9 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (274 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 89% on time; After 9 PM: 67%).
- Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 274 flights
Find 9:41 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · Republic 3683 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
6:30 AM → 8:47 AM2h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (106 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 106 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 106 flights
Find 6:30 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · Republic 3446 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
11:36 AM → 1:59 PM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 10 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (318 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 89% on time; After 9 PM: 67%).
- Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 318 flights
Find 11:36 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · Republic 3443 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
3:47 PM → 6:06 PM2h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
Find 3:47 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · Republic 3705 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
7:22 PM → 9:45 PM2h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (63 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 63 flights
Find 7:22 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · Spirit 1834
9:00 AM → 11:12 AM2h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-01.
80%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 92%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (12 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 89% on time; After 9 PM: 67%).
- Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (12 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 12 flights
Find Spirit 1834 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · Republic 3503 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
4:30 PM → 6:47 PM2h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 88%
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Avg arrival delay
- 11 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (91 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.2% of the time (3 of 94).
- Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 91 flights
Find 4:30 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · Republic 3519 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
6:29 PM → 8:33 PM2h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
74%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 7.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 25 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (277 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 7.0% of the time (21 of 298).
- Departs inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 277 flights
Find 6:29 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#9 · Republic 3691 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
8:29 PM → 10:59 PM2h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.
70%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 71%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 33 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
Find 8:29 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#10 · Spirit 258
9:00 PM → 11:15 PM2h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-13.
57%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 60%
- Cancelled
- 14.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 22 min
- Arrived on time 60% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 14.0% of the time (7 of 50).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 67% on time; 9 AM to noon: 89%).
- Departs outside EWR's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 43 flights
Find Spirit 258 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)79%
1,835 flights · 83% on time as flown · 4.6% cancel
- Spirit Airlines69%
344 flights · 69% on time as flown · 4.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM85%
156 flights · avg delay 8 min
- 9 AM to noon89%
677 flights · avg delay 8 min
- Noon to 3 PM85%
148 flights · avg delay 14 min
- 3 to 6 PM76%
504 flights · avg delay 19 min
- 6 to 9 PM77%
576 flights · avg delay 26 min
- After 9 PM67%
121 flights · avg delay 22 min
Best day: Tuesday (87%). Worst: Thursday (80%).
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Air traffic control and airport volume29%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)21%
- Severe weather10%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
EWR to IND questions
- What time of day is best to fly EWR to IND?
- 9 AM to noon: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 67% for departures after 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from EWR to IND?
- Republic, with a season-adjusted 79% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,835 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on EWR to IND?
- July (67% on time); the best was October (87%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
More routes from EWR
- IND to EWR (return)
- EWR to MCO 76%
- EWR to ATL 77%
- EWR to ORD 71%
- EWR to LAX 72%
- EWR to FLL 75%
- EWR to SFO 71%
- EWR to MIA 77%
- EWR to BOS 71%
- EWR to CLT 80%
- EWR to IAH 79%
- EWR to DTW 79%
- EWR to PBI 77%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops