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Route · IND → LAS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Indianapolis to Las Vegas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), IND to LAS (Indianapolis to Las Vegas) ranks #1496 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.1%
On-time
+3.1 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
8,191
Flights
#1496 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 89%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 65%

Distance

1,590 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 101 35 0 0 WN,G4
Nov 2025 106 14 4 0 G4,NK,WN
Oct 2025 147 32 1 0 WN,G4,NK
Sep 2025 98 17 0 1 WN,NK,G4
Aug 2025 99 12 0 0 WN,G4,NK
Jul 2025 112 20 0 1 WN,G4,NK
Jun 2025 122 19 0 2 WN,G4,NK
May 2025 149 21 0 0 NK,WN,G4
Apr 2025 142 20 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Mar 2025 141 20 1 0 WN,G4,NK
Feb 2025 101 20 1 0 WN,G4,NK
Jan 2025 113 18 3 0 WN,G4,NK
Dec 2024 124 16 0 1 G4,NK,WN
Nov 2024 131 17 0 0 NK,WN,G4
Oct 2024 162 18 0 0 G4,WN,NK
Sep 2024 123 16 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 108 20 1 0 G4,NK,WN
Jul 2024 129 23 3 1 G4,NK,WN
Jun 2024 123 25 0 0 G4,NK,WN
May 2024 129 28 1 1 G4,NK,WN
Apr 2024 124 24 0 0 G4,NK,WN
Mar 2024 120 32 1 0 G4,NK,WN
Feb 2024 107 19 1 0 G4,NK,WN
Jan 2024 113 25 0 0 G4,WN,NK

IND–LAS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (86.9%) · weakest: December (76.3%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

86.9% on-time · ~115 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~137 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

76.3% on-time · ~105 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

17 of 2,924 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

7 of 2,924 flights

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: Las Vegas · fleet on-time rank #2312 of 4927.

What the Data Says About IND to LAS

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Indianapolis to Las Vegas (IND to LAS) running a 82.1% on-time rate over 8,191 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 63.9 minutes. The 1,590-mile corridor is served by 22 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 2,924 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 65% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, IND–LAS peaks in November at 86.9% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~137 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 76.3%, a 10.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does IND to LAS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, IND to LAS ranks #1496 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 LAS?
Flights from Indianapolis to Las Vegas have a 82.1% on-time rate based on 8,191 flights. The average delay is 63.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IND to LAS?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 2,924 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IND to LAS?
The flight distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Las Vegas (LAS) is approximately 1,590 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IND to LAS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (65% 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 IND–LAS data

IND–LAS runs 3.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare IND and LAS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. IND airport
  • If your dates flex, November (86.9% on-time) beats December (76.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.1% 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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