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Route · IND → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Indianapolis to Fort Lauderdale

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), IND to FLL (Indianapolis to Fort Lauderdale) ranks #2374 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.4%
On-time
-1.6 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
5,312
Flights
#2374 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Nov 2025 95%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 59%

Distance

1,005 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 87 32 1 0 WN,NK,G4
Nov 2025 80 4 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Oct 2025 80 6 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Sep 2025 79 12 1 0 WN,NK,G4
Aug 2025 67 8 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Jul 2025 91 15 1 0 NK,WN,G4
Jun 2025 89 11 0 0 WN,G4,NK
May 2025 79 14 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Apr 2025 92 14 0 1 G4,NK,WN
Mar 2025 135 28 4 0 NK,WN,G4
Feb 2025 85 12 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Jan 2025 104 17 3 0 WN,G4,NK
Dec 2024 109 29 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Nov 2024 93 12 0 0 NK,WN,G4
Oct 2024 99 11 0 0 G4,WN,NK
Sep 2024 80 14 1 0 WN,G4,NK
Aug 2024 64 17 5 1 G4,NK,WN
Jul 2024 88 26 2 0 G4,NK,WN
Jun 2024 90 22 1 2 G4,NK,WN
May 2024 81 33 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Apr 2024 93 21 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Mar 2024 147 60 5 0 G4,NK,WN
Feb 2024 107 29 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Jan 2024 98 37 0 0 G4,NK,WN

IND–FLL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.6%) · weakest: December (72.5%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.5%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.6% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~125 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

72.5% on-time · ~80 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

24 of 2,217 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,217 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

FLL - Fort Lauderdale

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Lauderdale, FL.

FLL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare IND vs FLL

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: Fort Lauderdale · fleet on-time rank #4001 of 4927.

What the Data Says About IND to FLL

The Indianapolis to Fort Lauderdale corridor (IND to FLL) posts a 77.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,312 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.1 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 1,005-mile route; over the last 24 months, 24 of 2,217 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 59% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, IND–FLL peaks in November at 85.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~125 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 72.5%, a 13.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does IND to FLL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, IND to FLL ranks #2374 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 FLL? ▼
Flights from Indianapolis to Fort Lauderdale have a 77.4% on-time rate based on 5,312 flights. The average delay is 73.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IND to FLL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 2,217 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IND to FLL? ▼
The flight distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,005 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IND to FLL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

IND Airport

Indianapolis
FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
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–FLL data

IND–FLL is mid-pack at 77.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare IND and FLL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. IND airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.6% on-time) beats December (72.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.4% 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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