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Route · FLL → IND · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to IND (Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis) ranks #2378 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

72.6%
On-time
-6.4 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
5,298
Flights
#2378 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Nov 2024 88%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 54%

Distance

1,005 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 86 29 2 0 WN,NK,G4
Nov 2025 82 18 1 0 G4,NK,WN
Oct 2025 78 14 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Sep 2025 79 16 0 0 WN,NK,G4
Aug 2025 65 14 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Jul 2025 92 28 1 0 NK,WN,G4
Jun 2025 89 31 0 0 NK,WN,G4
May 2025 80 20 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Apr 2025 92 16 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Mar 2025 133 29 1 0 NK,WN,G4
Feb 2025 85 14 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Jan 2025 104 30 1 0 WN,G4,NK
Dec 2024 109 33 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Nov 2024 93 11 0 0 NK,WN,G4
Oct 2024 99 14 0 0 G4,WN,NK
Sep 2024 80 15 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Aug 2024 64 20 4 0 G4,NK,WN
Jul 2024 88 20 1 0 G4,NK,WN
Jun 2024 90 25 1 0 G4,NK,WN
May 2024 81 28 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Apr 2024 94 31 1 0 G4,NK,WN
Mar 2024 149 68 4 0 G4,NK,WN
Feb 2024 107 31 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Jan 2024 98 42 0 1 G4,NK,WN

FLL–IND seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (81.7%) · weakest: June (60.5%)

55%60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

81.7% on-time · ~74 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~122 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

60.5% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

17 of 2,217 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,217 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from FLL

Among 62 routes leaving FLL, only 29 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 1 stay ≥85% and 32 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing FLL options should weigh this 72.6% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4716 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to IND

On-time performance on the FLL to IND pairing (Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis) trails a chunk of the network: 72.6% of 5,298 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 71.8-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,005 miles across 7 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.8% (17 of 2,217 flights), with 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 54% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–IND peaks in November at 81.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~122 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 60.5%, a 21.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to IND rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to IND ranks #2378 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 FLL to IND?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis have a 72.6% on-time rate based on 5,298 flights. The average delay is 71.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to IND?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 2,217 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to IND?
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Indianapolis (IND) is approximately 1,005 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to IND?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using FLL–IND data

FLL–IND sits 6.4 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare FLL and IND airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (81.7% on-time) beats June (60.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 72.6% 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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