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Route on-time record

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

Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 2,051 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2782 at 6:00 AM.

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

IND → DFW

Indianapolis to Dallas-Fort Worth: 2,051 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

2.8%

avg delay 22 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

85% on time vs 59% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Spirit

77% 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 · American 2782

    6:00 AM → 7:38 AM2h 38m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    3.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (341 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.9% of the time (14 of 356).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 59%).

    Strong track record · 341 flights

    Find American 2782 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 1640

    7:40 AM → 9:25 AM2h 45m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    29 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 59%).
    • Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 25 flights

    Find American 1640 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 1296

    7:30 AM → 9:08 AM2h 38m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (224 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 59%).

    Strong track record · 224 flights

    Find American 1296 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 2180

    11:49 AM → 1:18 PM2h 29m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20. Same departure also flew as American 1506; its record covers all of them.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (321 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 321 flights

    Find American 2180 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2710

    4:20 PM → 6:02 PM2h 42m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

    Find American 2710 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 1955

    1:35 PM → 3:01 PM2h 26m nonstop

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

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 1955 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 1948

    11:03 AM → 12:30 PM2h 27m nonstop

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

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 10 flights

    Find American 1948 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Frontier 3203

    4:05 PM → 5:40 PM2h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-03.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (110 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 110 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 110 flights

    Find Frontier 3203 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · American 2191

    3:36 PM → 5:09 PM2h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    42 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 42 flights

    Find American 2191 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 1956

    5:22 PM → 6:57 PM2h 35m nonstop

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

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    56%
    Cancelled
    10.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    26 min
    • Arrived on time 56% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 9 flights

    Find American 1956 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Spirit Airlines77%

    44 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines77%

    110 flights · 78% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel

  • American Airlines77%

    1,877 flights · 79% on time as flown · 3.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM85%

    787 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 9 AM to noon84%

    403 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • Noon to 3 PM84%

    238 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • 3 to 6 PM74%

    281 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 6 to 9 PM59%

    331 flights · avg delay 38 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (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
73
F
86
M
81
A
77
M
76
J
70
J
67
A
75
S
82
O
89
N
86
D
80

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft39%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)36%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume19%
  • Severe weather7%

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 DFW questions

What time of day is best to fly IND to DFW?
Before 9 AM: 85% of flights arrived on time, against 59% 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 DFW?
Spirit, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 44 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 DFW?
July (67% on time); the best was October (89%), 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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