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Route on-time record

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

Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport). 848 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 81% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 909 at 8:40 AM.

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LAX → IND

Los Angeles to Indianapolis: 848 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

81%

Cancelled

0.5%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

After 9 PM

88% on time vs 55% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

89% chance on time

Check LAX to IND fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $345 (American 1437 on 2026-11-08). 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 · Delta 909

    8:40 AM → 3:41 PM4h 01m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (270 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 270 flights

    Find Delta 909 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 1899

    9:39 AM → 4:46 PM4h 07m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (204 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 205 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 70% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 204 flights

    Find American 1899 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 635

    4:54 PM → 11:59 PM4h 08m nonstop

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

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    65%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    32 min
    • Arrived on time 65% of the time (66 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 66 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 55% on time; After 9 PM: 88%).
    • Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Moderate track record · 66 flights

    Find American 635 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines89%

    334 flights · 91% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel

  • American Airlines75%

    442 flights · 75% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM87%

    62 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 9 AM to noon82%

    588 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    51 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • 3 to 6 PM55%

    42 flights · avg delay 52 min

  • After 9 PM88%

    105 flights · avg delay 7 min

Best day: Wednesday (86%). Worst: Saturday (78%).

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
85
F
86
M
81
A
82
M
70
J
79
J
80
A
77
S
86
O
87
N
91
D
80

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft66%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%

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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LAX to IND questions

What time of day is best to fly LAX to IND?
After 9 PM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 55% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from LAX to IND?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 89% chance of operating and arriving on time over 334 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 LAX to IND?
May (70% on time); the best was November (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.

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