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Route · IND → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Indianapolis to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), IND to PHX (Indianapolis to Phoenix) ranks #1480 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.7%
On-time
+2.7 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
8,276
Flights
#1480 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Sep 2024 90%

Worst Month

May 2024 64%

Distance

1,488 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 127 44 0 0 WN,AA
Nov 2025 126 25 0 0 AA,WN
Oct 2025 141 31 0 0 AA,WN
Sep 2025 98 16 0 1 WN,AA
Aug 2025 103 21 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2025 127 32 2 0 AA,WN
Jun 2025 127 34 0 1 AA,WN
May 2025 150 30 0 0 AA,WN
Apr 2025 149 30 0 0 WN,AA
Mar 2025 157 24 1 0 AA,WN
Feb 2025 115 18 0 0 AA,WN
Jan 2025 117 13 3 0 AA,WN
Dec 2024 128 17 0 0 AA,WN
Nov 2024 126 18 0 0 WN,AA
Oct 2024 141 19 0 0 WN,AA
Sep 2024 116 12 0 0 WN,AA
Aug 2024 125 26 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2024 130 24 1 0 AA,WN
Jun 2024 128 27 0 0 AA,WN
May 2024 124 45 1 0 AA,WN
Apr 2024 120 22 0 0 AA,WN
Mar 2024 140 21 0 0 AA,WN
Feb 2024 110 21 0 0 AA,WN
Jan 2024 112 28 0 0 AA,WN

IND–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.9%) · weakest: July (75.5%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.9% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~131 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.5% on-time · ~122 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

8 of 3,037 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 3,037 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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare IND vs PHX

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: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #2475 of 4927.

What the Data Says About IND to PHX

8,276 tracked flights put the IND to PHX pairing (Indianapolis to Phoenix) at a 81.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 78.3 minutes on average. Across the 1,488-mile route and its 4 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.3% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (3,037 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 64% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, IND–PHX peaks in November at 87.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~131 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.5%, a 12.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does IND to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, IND to PHX ranks #1480 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 PHX? ▼
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix have a 81.7% on-time rate based on 8,276 flights. The average delay is 78.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IND to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 3,037 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IND to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,488 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from IND to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

IND Airport

Indianapolis
PHX Airport

Phoenix
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–PHX data

IND–PHX is mid-pack at 81.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare IND and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. IND airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.9% on-time) beats July (75.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.7% 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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