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Route · AUS → IND · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Indianapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AUS to IND (Austin to Indianapolis) ranks #2875 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.1%
On-time
-0.9 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
4,056
Flights
#2875 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Sep 2025 88%

Worst Month

May 2024 62%

Distance

919 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 104 21 0 0 WN,OO
Nov 2025 101 21 0 0 OO,WN
Oct 2025 100 29 0 1 OO,WN
Sep 2025 77 9 0 0 WN,OO
Aug 2025 80 20 0 0 OO,WN,G4
Jul 2025 78 23 0 1 OO,WN,G4
Jun 2025 81 24 0 0 OO,WN,G4
May 2025 84 28 1 0 OO,WN,G4
Apr 2025 57 10 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 57 9 2 0 WN
Jan 2025 31 6 1 0 WN
Dec 2024 44 11 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 45 3 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 47 3 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 30 10 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 38 14 0 0 MQ,WN
Jul 2024 92 30 1 0 G4,MQ,WN
Jun 2024 89 19 0 0 G4,MQ,WN
May 2024 92 35 2 0 G4,MQ,WN
Apr 2024 81 26 0 0 MQ,WN
Mar 2024 46 7 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 31 4 2 0 MQ,WN
Jan 2024 59 14 1 0 MQ,WN
Dec 2023 93 24 0 0 MQ,WN

AUS–IND seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (84.8%) · weakest: May (73.4%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76%

Strongest calendar month

February

84.8% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~89 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

73.4% on-time · ~88 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

10 of 1,637 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,637 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

AUS - Austin

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Austin, TX.

AUS on-time profile

IND - Indianapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Indianapolis, IN.

IND on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See AUS and IND side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare AUS vs IND

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among AUS departures

From AUS, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 55 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 7 below 75%). Destination: Indianapolis · fleet on-time rank #3799 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AUS to IND

The Austin to Indianapolis corridor (AUS to IND) posts a 78.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 4,056 tracked flights. Late flights run 62.9 minutes behind on average. 15 carriers cover the 919-mile route; over the last 24 months, 10 of 1,637 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 62% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AUS–IND peaks in February at 84.8% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~89 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 73.4%, a 11.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AUS to IND rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AUS to IND ranks #2875 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from AUS to IND? ▼
Flights from Austin to Indianapolis have a 78.1% on-time rate based on 4,056 flights. The average delay is 62.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to IND? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 1,637 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to IND? ▼
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Indianapolis (IND) is approximately 919 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to IND? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

AUS Airport

Austin
IND Airport

Indianapolis
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using AUS–IND data

AUS–IND is mid-pack at 78.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare AUS and IND airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AUS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (84.8% on-time) beats May (73.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.1% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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