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Route · IND → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Indianapolis to Los Angeles

The IND–LAX corridor (Indianapolis, IN → Los Angeles, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 11 carriers across roughly 1,814 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.2%
On-time
+2.2 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
3,405
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 62%

Distance

1,814 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 72 21 0 0 DL,WN,AA
Nov 2025 56 9 1 0 AA,DL
Oct 2025 66 8 0 0 AA,DL,NK
Sep 2025 64 8 1 0 DL,NK,AA
Aug 2025 72 8 0 0 AA,G4,NK,DL
Jul 2025 74 21 0 0 AA,DL,G4,NK
Jun 2025 73 7 2 0 AA,DL,G4,NK
May 2025 70 14 1 0 AA,DL,G4,NK
Apr 2025 56 6 0 1 DL,AA
Mar 2025 55 6 0 0 AA,DL
Feb 2025 42 11 0 1 AA,DL
Jan 2025 48 11 1 0 AA,DL
Dec 2024 59 11 0 0 AA,DL
Nov 2024 55 7 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 62 4 0 0 DL,AA
Sep 2024 54 5 0 0 AA,DL
Aug 2024 58 10 0 0 AA,DL,G4
Jul 2024 61 23 2 0 AA,DL,G4
Jun 2024 59 17 1 0 AA,DL,G4
May 2024 52 19 0 0 AA,DL,G4
Apr 2024 47 5 0 0 AA,DL
Mar 2024 44 6 0 0 AA,DL
Feb 2024 42 8 0 0 AA,DL
Jan 2024 46 11 0 0 AA,DL,G4

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

9 of 1,387 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,387 flights

What the Data Says About IND to LAX

3,405 tracked flights put the IND to LAX pairing (Indianapolis to Los Angeles) at a 81.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 91.5 minutes on average. Across the 1,814-mile route and its 11 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,387 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 62% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from IND to LAX?
Flights from Indianapolis to Los Angeles have a 81.2% on-time rate based on 3,405 flights. The average delay is 91.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IND to LAX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 1,387 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IND to LAX?
The flight distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 1,814 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IND to LAX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (62% 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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