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Route · IND → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Indianapolis to New York

The IND–JFK corridor (Indianapolis, IN → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 8 carriers across roughly 665 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.6%
On-time
+7.6 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
8,010
Flights

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Sep 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 73%

Distance

665 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 103 26 3 0 YX
Nov 2025 87 14 1 1 YX
Oct 2025 95 16 2 0 YX
Sep 2025 94 8 0 0 YX
Aug 2025 94 12 0 0 YX
Jul 2025 93 19 5 2 YX
Jun 2025 91 25 4 2 YX
May 2025 92 24 1 0 YX
Apr 2025 90 12 0 0 YX
Mar 2025 106 25 1 0 YX
Feb 2025 112 25 3 0 YX
Jan 2025 120 19 5 0 YX
Dec 2024 153 32 1 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 173 14 0 0 9E,YX
Oct 2024 185 14 0 0 YX,9E
Sep 2024 180 12 0 0 YX,9E
Aug 2024 186 31 20 1 YX,9E
Jul 2024 186 41 10 3 9E,YX
Jun 2024 180 33 10 0 9E,YX
May 2024 184 26 1 1 9E,YX
Apr 2024 179 13 3 0 9E,YX
Mar 2024 181 20 1 0 9E,YX
Feb 2024 170 16 4 0 9E,YX
Jan 2024 164 23 6 1 9E,YX

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

81 of 3,298 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

11 of 3,298 flights

What the Data Says About IND to JFK

Indianapolis to New York (IND to JFK) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.6% on-time rate across 8,010 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 74.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 665 miles and is served by 8 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 81 of 3,298 flights were cancelled (2.5%) and 11 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 73% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from IND to JFK?
Flights from Indianapolis to New York have a 86.6% on-time rate based on 8,010 flights. The average delay is 74.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IND to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (81 of 3,298 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IND to JFK?
The flight distance from Indianapolis (IND) to New York (JFK) is approximately 665 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IND to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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