Route on-time record
PHX to IND: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) to Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport). 1,531 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1946 at 8:44 AM.
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PHX → IND
Phoenix to Indianapolis: 1,531 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
74%
Cancelled
0.7%
avg delay 16 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
86% on time vs 57% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
American
79% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $307 (American 2954 on 2026-10-27). 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 · American 1946
8:44 AM → 3:23 PM3h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2954; its record covers all of them.
87%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 87%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (206 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 207 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 206 flights
Find American 1946 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · American 1430
9:20 AM → 3:51 PM3h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
87%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 10 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 86% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 57%).
- Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 30 flights
Find American 1430 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · Southwest 3801
8:00 AM → 2:30 PM3h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 53 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (53 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 53 flights
Find Southwest 3801 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · American 2957
4:33 PM → 10:54 PM3h 21m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
75%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (101 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside PHX's trouble window: 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 101 flights
Find American 2957 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · Southwest 3744
7:50 AM → 2:10 PM3h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
75%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 70%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 13 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 33 flights
Find Southwest 3744 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · Southwest 2575
6:35 AM → 12:50 PM3h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.
74%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
Find Southwest 2575 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · American 1255
4:17 PM → 10:45 PM3h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
66%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 64%
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 34 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (148 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside PHX's trouble window: 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 72% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 148 flights
Find American 1255 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · Southwest 3802
1:05 PM → 7:25 PM3h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
63%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 60%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 23 min
- Arrived on time 60% of the time (47 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 47 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (47 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 47 flights
Find Southwest 3802 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#9 · Southwest 1828
1:40 PM → 7:50 PM3h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
56%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 43%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 22 min
- Arrived on time 43% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 28 flights
Find Southwest 1828 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#10 · Southwest 3804
6:25 PM → 12:45 AM3h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3888; its record covers all of them.
52%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 46%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 32 min
- Arrived on time 46% of the time (79 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 80 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 57% on time; 9 AM to noon: 86%).
- Departs inside PHX's trouble window: 43% of its 46 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 79 flights
Find Southwest 3804 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- American Airlines79%
623 flights · 80% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel
- Southwest Airlines69%
903 flights · 70% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM85%
413 flights · avg delay 8 min
- 9 AM to noon86%
318 flights · avg delay 9 min
- Noon to 3 PM63%
147 flights · avg delay 20 min
- 3 to 6 PM67%
415 flights · avg delay 25 min
- 6 to 9 PM57%
230 flights · avg delay 23 min
Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Thursday (73%).
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
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)31%
- Air traffic control and airport volume11%
- Severe weather1%
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
PHX to IND questions
- What time of day is best to fly PHX to IND?
- 9 AM to noon: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 57% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from PHX to IND?
- American, with a season-adjusted 79% chance of operating and arriving on time over 623 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 PHX to IND?
- July (70% on time); the best was February (85%), 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 PHX
- IND to PHX (return)
- PHX to DEN 77%
- PHX to LAX 83%
- PHX to SEA 83%
- PHX to LAS 79%
- PHX to SAN 74%
- PHX to SLC 83%
- PHX to ORD 77%
- PHX to DFW 80%
- PHX to SFO 71%
- PHX to SNA 80%
- PHX to ATL 82%
- PHX to PDX 79%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops