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Route · DAL → IND · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Indianapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to IND (Dallas to Indianapolis) ranks #3277 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.5%
On-time
-2.5 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
3,045
Flights
#3277 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 61%

Distance

755 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 65 8 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 63 18 4 0 WN
Oct 2025 61 16 1 0 WN
Sep 2025 47 9 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 49 13 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 61 19 2 0 WN
Jun 2025 60 17 0 0 WN
May 2025 62 21 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 59 14 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 56 12 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 51 6 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 43 2 3 0 WN
Dec 2024 65 17 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 61 5 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 60 10 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 51 10 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 54 9 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 62 22 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 59 19 0 0 WN
May 2024 58 18 1 0 WN
Apr 2024 56 17 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 57 14 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 54 6 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 59 23 2 0 WN

DAL–IND seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (89.2%) · weakest: July (61.5%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.1%

Strongest calendar month

February

89.2% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~59 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

61.5% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

14 of 1,373 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,373 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DAL - Dallas

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

DAL 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 DAL and IND side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DAL vs IND

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DAL departures

From DAL, this corridor sits with 47 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 57 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Indianapolis · fleet on-time rank #4203 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to IND

The Dallas to Indianapolis corridor (DAL to IND) posts a 76.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,045 tracked flights. Late flights run 61.0 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 755-mile route; over the last 24 months, 14 of 1,373 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 61% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–IND peaks in February at 89.2% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~59 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 61.5%, a 27.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to IND rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to IND ranks #3277 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 DAL to IND? ▼
Flights from Dallas to Indianapolis have a 76.5% on-time rate based on 3,045 flights. The average delay is 61.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to IND? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,373 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to IND? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Indianapolis (IND) is approximately 755 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to IND? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DAL Airport

Dallas
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 DAL–IND data

DAL–IND is mid-pack at 76.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and IND airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (89.2% on-time) beats July (61.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.5% 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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