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Route on-time record

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

Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) to Dallas (Dallas Love Field). 675 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1898 at 6:20 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

IND → DAL

Indianapolis to Dallas: 675 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

1.0%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

93% on time vs 62% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

78% chance on time

Check IND to DAL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $277 (Southwest 2161 on 2026-10-24). 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. #1 · Southwest 1898

    6:20 AM → 7:40 AM2h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 477; its record covers all of them.

    94%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    99%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 99% of the time (69 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 70 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).

    Moderate track record · 69 flights

    Find Southwest 1898 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 1591

    7:45 AM → 9:10 AM2h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
    • Short track record (13 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 13 flights

    Find Southwest 1591 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 4681

    1:00 PM → 2:20 PM2h 20m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (7 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
    • Short track record (7 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 7 flights

    Find Southwest 4681 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Southwest 2087

    5:50 PM → 7:10 PM2h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27. Same departure also flew as Southwest 2496; its record covers all of them.

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    63%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    33 min
    • Arrived on time 63% of the time (49 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 49 scheduled flights.
    • 65% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (49 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 49 flights

    Find Southwest 2087 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Southwest 2169

    6:35 PM → 7:55 PM2h 20m nonstop

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

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    61%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 61% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 38 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 62% on time; Before 9 AM: 93%).
    • 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 38 flights

    Find Southwest 2169 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines78%

    675 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM93%

    343 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • 3 to 6 PM71%

    91 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 6 to 9 PM62%

    220 flights · avg delay 24 min

Best day: Tuesday (86%). Worst: Saturday (75%).

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
81
F
85
M
78
A
82
M
74
J
74
J
68
A
85
S
87
O
87
N
83
D
79

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft57%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume17%

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

IND to DAL questions

What time of day is best to fly IND to DAL?
Before 9 AM: 93% of flights arrived on time, against 62% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from IND to DAL?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 675 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 IND to DAL?
July (68% on time); the best was September (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.

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