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Route · DEN → IND · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Indianapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to IND (Denver to Indianapolis) ranks #707 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.7%
On-time
-2.3 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
13,950
Flights
#707 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Nov 2025 85%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 61%

Distance

977 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 192 44 2 0 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 190 28 1 0 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 228 43 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 213 53 0 1 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 240 89 0 0 WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 289 112 2 0 UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 254 96 0 1 UA,WN,F9
May 2025 230 53 3 1 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 200 40 1 1 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 201 41 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 158 35 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 173 38 2 0 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 192 32 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 208 46 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 231 40 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2024 221 38 1 0 WN,UA,F9
Aug 2024 232 47 1 0 F9,WN,UA
Jul 2024 264 66 4 2 F9,UA,WN
Jun 2024 258 61 2 0 F9,UA,WN
May 2024 247 67 2 0 F9,UA,WN
Apr 2024 215 55 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 210 51 5 0 F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 181 46 0 0 F9,UA,WN
Jan 2024 201 55 6 0 F9,WN,UA

DEN–IND seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (81.3%) · weakest: June (70.0%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

81.3% on-time · ~191 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~230 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.0% on-time · ~201 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

34 of 5,228 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

6 of 5,228 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

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

Compare DEN vs IND

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DEN departures

From DEN, this corridor sits with 133 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 27 below 75%). Destination: Indianapolis · fleet on-time rank #4159 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to IND

The Denver to Indianapolis corridor (DEN to IND) posts a 76.7% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 13,950 tracked flights. Late flights run 61.9 minutes behind on average. 21 carriers cover the 977-mile route; over the last 24 months, 34 of 5,228 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 61% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–IND peaks in November at 81.3% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~230 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.0%, a 11.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to IND rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to IND ranks #707 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 DEN to IND? ▼
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis have a 76.7% on-time rate based on 13,950 flights. The average delay is 61.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to IND? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (34 of 5,228 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to IND? ▼
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis (IND) is approximately 977 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to IND? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (85% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DEN Airport

Denver
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 DEN–IND data

DEN–IND is mid-pack at 76.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and IND airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, November (81.3% on-time) beats June (70.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.7% 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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