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Route · MIA → IND · 2020–2025 BTS data

Miami to Indianapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MIA to IND (Miami to Indianapolis) ranks #2634 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.5%
On-time
-4.5 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
4,608
Flights
#2634 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2025 86%

Worst Month

May 2024 47%

Distance

1,020 mi

Carriers

20

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 88 22 0 0 YX,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 84 15 1 0 AA,YX
Oct 2025 56 8 0 1 AA,MQ
Sep 2025 53 14 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2025 62 27 1 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2025 62 23 0 1 AA
Jun 2025 60 22 2 0 AA
May 2025 66 23 1 0 AA,WN
Apr 2025 74 18 3 1 MQ,WN,AA
Mar 2025 126 52 1 0 AA,WN,YX,MQ
Feb 2025 100 34 0 0 AA,WN,YX,MQ
Jan 2025 103 29 4 1 AA,WN,YX,MQ
Dec 2024 92 32 0 0 AA,MQ,YX
Nov 2024 82 13 0 0 MQ,YX,AA
Oct 2024 62 9 2 0 MQ,YX,AA
Sep 2024 60 12 0 0 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 61 21 3 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2024 52 21 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 53 27 2 0 AA
May 2024 62 33 2 0 AA,YX
Apr 2024 67 18 0 0 AA,MQ,WN,YX
Mar 2024 85 34 1 0 AA,MQ,WN,YX
Feb 2024 62 26 0 1 AA,MQ,YX
Jan 2024 69 20 0 0 AA,MQ,YX

MIA–IND seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (81.3%) · weakest: June (65.1%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

81.3% on-time · ~70 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~86 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

65.1% on-time · ~58 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

23 of 1,741 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,741 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from MIA

Among 63 routes leaving MIA, only 25 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 1 stay ≥85% and 37 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing MIA options should weigh this 74.5% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4553 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MIA to IND

On-time performance on the MIA to IND pairing (Miami to Indianapolis) trails a chunk of the network: 74.5% of 4,608 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 75.2-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,020 miles across 20 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.3% (23 of 1,741 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 47% - a 39-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MIA–IND peaks in November at 81.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~86 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 65.1%, a 16.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MIA to IND rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MIA to IND ranks #2634 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 MIA to IND?
Flights from Miami to Indianapolis have a 74.5% on-time rate based on 4,608 flights. The average delay is 75.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MIA to IND?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 1,741 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MIA to IND?
The flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Indianapolis (IND) is approximately 1,020 miles. This route is served by 20 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MIA to IND?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (86% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (47% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using MIA–IND data

MIA–IND sits 4.5 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare MIA and IND airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MIA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (81.3% on-time) beats June (65.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.5% 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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