Route on-time record
IND to JFK: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) to New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport). 1,003 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 83% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4631 at 10:43 AM.
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IND → JFK
Indianapolis to New York: 1,003 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
83%
Cancelled
2.6%
avg delay 14 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
91% on time vs 64% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
Republic
80% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $351 (American 4756 on 2026-10-30). 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 4631 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
10:43 AM → 12:59 PM2h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (341 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 341 flights
Find 10:43 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · Republic 4464 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
12:40 PM → 2:59 PM2h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
83%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 9 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
Find 12:40 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · Republic 4592 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
12:28 PM → 2:48 PM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (272 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.9% of the time (11 of 284).
- Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 272 flights
Find 12:28 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · Republic 4456 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
4:35 PM → 7:00 PM2h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
76%
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).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 64% on time; Before 9 AM: 91%).
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
Find 4:35 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · Republic 4697 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
11:48 AM → 1:59 PM2h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
74%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 22 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (236 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 236 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)80%
1,003 flights · 83% on time as flown · 2.6% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM91%
275 flights · avg delay 6 min
- 9 AM to noon87%
85 flights · avg delay 13 min
- Noon to 3 PM81%
528 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 3 to 6 PM64%
114 flights · avg delay 30 min
Best day: Wednesday (87%). Worst: Saturday (81%).
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
- Air traffic control and airport volume43%
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)13%
- Severe weather5%
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 JFK questions
- What time of day is best to fly IND to JFK?
- Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 64% for departures 3 to 6 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 JFK?
- Republic, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,003 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 JFK?
- July (77% on time); the best was April (91%), 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 IND
- JFK to IND (return)
- IND to ORD 77%
- IND to ATL 88%
- IND to DEN 77%
- IND to LGA 82%
- IND to MCO 80%
- IND to EWR 84%
- IND to DFW 79%
- IND to DCA 74%
- IND to BOS 77%
- IND to CLT 81%
- IND to PHX 79%
- IND to PHL 79%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops