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Route · LGA → IND · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Indianapolis

The LGA–IND corridor (New York, NY → Indianapolis, IN) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 660 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.1%
On-time
+4.1 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
13,317
Flights

Cancelled

2.7%

Best Month

Sep 2024 93%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 68%

Distance

660 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 195 61 10 0 YX
Nov 2025 204 61 5 0 YX
Oct 2025 225 71 8 0 YX
Sep 2025 218 31 2 0 YX
Aug 2025 210 30 3 0 YX
Jul 2025 219 63 31 0 YX
Jun 2025 214 67 16 1 YX
May 2025 233 69 4 0 YX
Apr 2025 190 35 0 0 YX
Mar 2025 192 31 2 0 OO,YX
Feb 2025 170 38 2 0 OO,YX
Jan 2025 181 38 5 1 OO,YX
Dec 2024 214 42 0 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 229 19 0 1 9E,YX
Oct 2024 250 20 0 0 YX,9E
Sep 2024 237 17 1 0 YX,9E
Aug 2024 224 56 20 0 YX,9E
Jul 2024 227 59 4 0 9E,YX
Jun 2024 215 40 6 0 9E,YX
May 2024 248 37 3 0 9E,OO,YX
Apr 2024 235 24 4 0 9E,OO,YX
Mar 2024 214 20 0 0 9E,YX
Feb 2024 207 23 5 0 9E,YX
Jan 2024 199 31 9 0 9E,YX

Cancellation Rate

2.7%

140 of 5,150 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 5,150 flights

What the Data Says About LGA to IND

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show New York to Indianapolis (LGA to IND) running a 83.1% on-time rate over 13,317 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 83.4 minutes. The 660-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.7% of 5,150 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 68% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LGA to IND?
Flights from New York to Indianapolis have a 83.1% on-time rate based on 13,317 flights. The average delay is 83.4 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to IND?
Over the last 24 months, 2.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (140 of 5,150 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to IND?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Indianapolis (IND) is approximately 660 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to IND?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (68% 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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