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Route · LAX → IND · 2020–2025 BTS data

Los Angeles to Indianapolis

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.9%
On-time
+1.9 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
3,403
Flights

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 93%

Worst Month

May 2024 62%

Distance

1,814 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 67 9 0 0 DL,WN,AA
Nov 2025 57 9 1 1 DL,AA
Oct 2025 66 12 0 1 AA,DL,NK
Sep 2025 64 12 1 0 DL,NK,AA
Aug 2025 71 16 0 0 AA,G4,NK,DL
Jul 2025 74 9 0 0 AA,DL,G4,NK
Jun 2025 74 12 0 0 AA,DL,G4,NK
May 2025 69 19 1 1 AA,DL,G4,NK
Apr 2025 56 12 0 0 DL,AA
Mar 2025 55 6 0 0 AA,DL
Feb 2025 42 5 0 0 AA,DL
Jan 2025 49 5 1 0 AA,DL
Dec 2024 58 13 0 0 AA,DL
Nov 2024 56 4 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 61 9 0 0 DL,AA
Sep 2024 55 4 0 1 AA,DL
Aug 2024 57 14 0 0 AA,DL,G4
Jul 2024 61 20 2 1 AA,DL,G4
Jun 2024 59 17 1 0 AA,DL,G4
May 2024 53 20 0 0 AA,DL,G4
Apr 2024 46 4 0 0 AA,DL
Mar 2024 44 12 0 0 AA,DL
Feb 2024 42 4 0 0 AA,DL
Jan 2024 47 7 0 0 AA,DL,G4

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

7 of 1,383 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,383 flights

What the Data Says About LAX to IND

3,403 tracked flights put the LAX to IND pairing (Los Angeles to Indianapolis) at a 80.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 83.8 minutes on average. Across the 1,814-mile route and its 11 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.5% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (1,383 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 62% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LAX to IND?
Flights from Los Angeles to Indianapolis have a 80.9% on-time rate based on 3,403 flights. The average delay is 83.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAX to IND?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 1,383 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAX to IND?
The flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) is approximately 1,814 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAX to IND?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was May 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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