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Route · IND → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Indianapolis to Phoenix

The IND–PHX corridor (Indianapolis, IN → Phoenix, AZ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 1,488 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.7%
On-time
+2.7 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
8,276
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

8 of 3,037 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 3,037 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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