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Route · IND → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Indianapolis to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), IND to DFW (Indianapolis to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1121 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.7%
On-time
+1.7 pts
vs US avg
95 min
Delay when late
10,286
Flights
#1121 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 65%

Distance

761 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 146 46 0 0 F9,AA
Nov 2025 168 27 2 1 F9,MQ,AA
Oct 2025 208 22 2 0 AA,F9,NK
Sep 2025 200 36 5 0 MQ,NK,F9,AA
Aug 2025 197 48 6 2 AA,F9,MQ,NK
Jul 2025 191 63 6 2 AA,F9,MQ,NK
Jun 2025 183 61 6 1 AA,NK,F9,MQ
May 2025 172 51 3 0 AA,F9,NK
Apr 2025 156 45 4 2 F9,AA
Mar 2025 185 38 4 0 AA,F9
Feb 2025 134 20 1 0 AA,F9
Jan 2025 147 38 11 0 AA,F9,MQ
Dec 2024 162 25 3 3 AA,F9,MQ
Nov 2024 163 26 2 2 MQ,F9,AA
Oct 2024 178 16 0 0 MQ,F9,AA
Sep 2024 155 24 0 1 AA,F9
Aug 2024 159 40 0 0 AA,F9
Jul 2024 169 54 3 0 AA,F9
Jun 2024 165 51 4 1 AA,F9
May 2024 171 43 15 0 AA,F9
Apr 2024 152 32 3 2 AA,F9
Mar 2024 152 19 3 1 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 128 21 1 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 127 45 0 0 AA,OH

IND–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (86.2%) · weakest: July (73.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

86.2% on-time · ~151 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~156 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

73.9% on-time · ~152 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

84 of 3,968 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

18 of 3,968 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

IND - Indianapolis

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

IND on-time profile

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

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

DFW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare IND vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among IND departures

From IND, this corridor sits with 20 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 32 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (12 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2849 of 4927.

What the Data Says About IND to DFW

10,286 tracked flights put the IND to DFW pairing (Indianapolis to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 80.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 94.9 minutes on average. Across the 761-mile route and its 14 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.1% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (3,968 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 65% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, IND–DFW peaks in October at 86.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~156 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 73.9%, a 12.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does IND to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, IND to DFW ranks #1121 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 IND to DFW? ▼
Flights from Indianapolis to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 80.7% on-time rate based on 10,286 flights. The average delay is 94.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IND to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (84 of 3,968 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IND to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 761 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IND to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

IND Airport

Indianapolis
DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
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 IND–DFW data

IND–DFW is mid-pack at 80.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare IND and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. IND airport
  • If your dates flex, October (86.2% on-time) beats July (73.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.7% 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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