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Route on-time record

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

New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport). 1,000 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 4.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4446 at 7:49 PM.

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

JFK → IND

New York to Indianapolis: 1,000 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

4.9%

avg delay 24 min

Best time to leave

Noon to 3 PM

91% on time vs 70% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Republic

70% chance on time

Check JFK to IND fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $165 (American 4422 on 2026-10-21). 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 · Republic 4446 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    7:49 PM → 10:38 PM2h 49m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find 7:49 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Republic 4385 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    11:52 AM → 2:17 PM2h 25m nonstop

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

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (132 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 132 flights

    Find 11:52 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Republic 4449 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    3:29 PM → 6:07 PM2h 38m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Republic 4455; its record covers all of them.

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    5.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (301 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.6% of the time (18 of 319).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 70% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 91%).
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 301 flights

    Find 3:29 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Republic 4475 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    4:16 PM → 6:44 PM2h 28m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    65%
    Cancelled
    4.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 65% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 70% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 91%).
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 20 flights

    Find 4:16 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Republic 4586 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    6:51 PM → 9:34 PM2h 43m nonstop

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

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    69%
    Cancelled
    7.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 69% of the time (327 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 7.1% of the time (25 of 352).
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • 58% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 327 flights

    Find 6:51 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)70%

    1,000 flights · 74% on time as flown · 4.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM83%

    30 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 9 AM to noon79%

    241 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • Noon to 3 PM91%

    33 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 3 to 6 PM70%

    330 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • 6 to 9 PM71%

    366 flights · avg delay 31 min

Best day: Tuesday (84%). Worst: Saturday (74%).

Smarter routing

Nearby airports that run more on time

  • EWR → IND 77% chance on time

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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.

J
79
F
87
M
85
A
83
M
80
J
78
J
64
A
80
S
79
O
86
N
88
D
77

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft56%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume20%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)17%
  • 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

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JFK to IND questions

What time of day is best to fly JFK to IND?
Noon to 3 PM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 70% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from JFK to IND?
Republic, with a season-adjusted 70% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,000 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 JFK to IND?
July (64% on time); the best was November (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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