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Route on-time record

IAH to IND: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport). 662 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 1687 at 12:30 PM.

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IAH → IND

Houston to Indianapolis: 662 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

0.9%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

85% on time vs 69% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

United

78% chance on time

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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. #1 · United 1687

    12:30 PM → 3:52 PM2h 22m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (353 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 69%).
    • Departs inside IAH's trouble window: 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.

    Strong track record · 353 flights

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  2. #2 · United 1181

    6:30 PM → 9:58 PM2h 28m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 69% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 85%).
    • Departs outside IAH's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 20 flights

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  3. #3 · United 465

    6:10 PM → 9:32 PM2h 22m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    69%
    Cancelled
    1.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 69% of the time (252 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 69% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 85%).
    • Departs outside IAH's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 60% of its 92 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 252 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • United Airlines78%

    662 flights · 78% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Noon to 3 PM85%

    344 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 6 to 9 PM69%

    276 flights · avg delay 19 min

Best day: Wednesday (81%). Worst: Thursday (76%).

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.

J
88
F
84
M
82
A
85
M
71
J
69
J
62
A
78
S
77
O
81
N
86
D
87

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft44%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)36%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume12%
  • Severe weather8%

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

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IAH to IND questions

What time of day is best to fly IAH to IND?
Noon to 3 PM: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 69% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from IAH to IND?
United, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 662 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 IAH to IND?
July (62% on time); the best was January (88%), 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.

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