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Route · MCO → IND · 2020–2025 BTS data

Orlando to Indianapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MCO to IND (Orlando to Indianapolis) ranks #848 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77%
On-time
-2 pts
vs US avg
67 min
Delay when late
12,630
Flights
#848 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Nov 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 60%

Distance

829 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 211 59 4 1 YX,WN,F9,NK
Nov 2025 197 42 7 0 F9,NK,WN
Oct 2025 248 55 2 1 WN,F9,NK
Sep 2025 151 24 0 0 WN,NK,F9
Aug 2025 143 55 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 186 52 4 1 NK,WN,F9
Jun 2025 196 52 0 0 NK,WN,F9
May 2025 215 50 1 0 NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 222 37 0 0 F9,NK,WN,YX
Mar 2025 266 48 4 2 WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 172 30 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Jan 2025 177 35 2 0 WN,F9,NK
Dec 2024 199 39 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Nov 2024 190 20 1 0 NK,WN,F9
Oct 2024 225 28 17 0 WN,NK,F9
Sep 2024 132 21 1 0 WN,F9,NK
Aug 2024 146 34 4 0 F9,NK,WN
Jul 2024 196 79 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 214 64 1 0 F9,NK,WN
May 2024 221 52 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 233 34 3 1 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 283 84 9 0 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 201 44 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 193 51 2 0 F9,NK,WN

MCO–IND seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.9%) · weakest: July (64.5%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.9% on-time · ~171 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~231 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

64.5% on-time · ~183 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

65 of 4,817 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

6 of 4,817 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

MCO - Orlando

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Orlando, FL.

MCO on-time profile

IND - Indianapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Indianapolis, IN.

IND on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare MCO vs IND

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MCO departures

From MCO, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 71 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 26 below 75%). Destination: Indianapolis · fleet on-time rank #4099 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MCO to IND

The Orlando to Indianapolis corridor (MCO to IND) posts a 77% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 12,630 tracked flights. Late flights run 66.7 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 829-mile route; over the last 24 months, 65 of 4,817 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 60% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MCO–IND peaks in November at 83.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~231 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 64.5%, a 19.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MCO to IND rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MCO to IND ranks #848 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 MCO to IND? ▼
Flights from Orlando to Indianapolis have a 77% on-time rate based on 12,630 flights. The average delay is 66.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCO to IND? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (65 of 4,817 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCO to IND? ▼
The flight distance from Orlando (MCO) to Indianapolis (IND) is approximately 829 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCO to IND? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MCO Airport

Orlando
IND Airport

Indianapolis
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 MCO–IND data

MCO–IND is mid-pack at 77% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MCO and IND airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MCO airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.9% on-time) beats July (64.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77% 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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