Route on-time record

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

Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) to New York (LaGuardia Airport). 2,493 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 82% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 5775 at 6:05 AM.

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IND → LGA

Indianapolis to New York: 2,493 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

82%

Cancelled

4.3%

avg delay 12 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 69% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

78% chance on time

Check IND to LGA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $351 (American 4409 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 5775 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
6:05 AM → 8:08 AM2h 03m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Republic 5754, 5756; its record covers all of them.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
4.1%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (70 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.1% of the time (3 of 73).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 69%).
Moderate track record · 70 flights
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#2 · Republic 4797 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
6:50 AM → 9:00 AM2h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
2.5%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (317 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 69%).
Strong track record · 317 flights
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#3 · Republic 5660 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
8:00 AM → 10:07 AM2h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
3.2%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (336 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.2% of the time (11 of 348).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 69%).
Strong track record · 336 flights
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#4 · Republic 4461 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
11:44 AM → 1:54 PM2h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Lands inside LGA's trouble window: 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (44 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#5 · Republic 5853 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
11:51 AM → 1:54 PM2h 03m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside LGA's trouble window: 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 21 flights
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#6 · Republic 4357 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
8:50 AM → 11:01 AM2h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
1.6%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (62 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 69%).
Moderate track record · 62 flights
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#7 · Republic 4462 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
1:52 PM → 4:03 PM2h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 38 scheduled flights.
- Lands inside LGA's trouble window: 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (38 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 38 flights
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#8 · Republic 5683 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
11:20 AM → 1:16 PM1h 56m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
72%
Cancelled
6.5%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 72% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 6.5% of the time (3 of 46).
- Lands inside LGA's trouble window: 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (43 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 43 flights
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#9 · Republic 4468 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
12:00 PM → 2:04 PM2h 04m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
74%
Cancelled
11.5%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside LGA's trouble window: 54% of its 285 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#10 · Republic 4459 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
6:36 PM → 8:49 PM2h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
2.6%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 69% on time; Before 9 AM: 89%).
- Short track record (37 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 37 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)78%
2,486 flights · 82% on time as flown · 4.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM89%
1,002 flights · avg delay 7 min
9 AM to noon85%
551 flights · avg delay 10 min
Noon to 3 PM71%
411 flights · avg delay 18 min
3 to 6 PM75%
230 flights · avg delay 17 min
6 to 9 PM69%
299 flights · avg delay 25 min

Best day: Saturday (90%). Worst: Friday (82%).

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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 volume47%
Late-arriving aircraft25%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)25%
Severe weather3%

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 LGA questions

What time of day is best to fly IND to LGA?: Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 69% 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 LGA?: Republic, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,486 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 LGA?: July (80% on time); the best was October (93%), 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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