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Route · MSP → IND · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Indianapolis

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to IND (Minneapolis to Indianapolis) ranks #1604 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.2%
On-time
+5.2 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
7,783
Flights
#1604 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Sep 2025 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 63%

Distance

503 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 108 32 3 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 107 13 1 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 116 13 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 107 8 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 113 24 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 115 30 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 114 25 0 0 DL,OO
May 2025 112 14 0 0 DL,OO
Apr 2025 69 13 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 53 11 0 0 OO,DL
Feb 2025 56 12 0 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 63 12 2 0 DL,OO
Dec 2024 119 29 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 110 9 0 0 DL,9E
Oct 2024 120 9 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Sep 2024 110 11 0 1 DL
Aug 2024 116 27 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 116 30 7 0 DL
Jun 2024 114 42 0 0 9E,DL
May 2024 118 12 0 1 9E,DL
Apr 2024 117 14 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 117 22 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 90 13 0 0 DL,OO
Jan 2024 106 36 1 0 DL,OO

MSP–IND seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.9%) · weakest: December (77.6%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.6%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.9% on-time · ~113 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~122 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

77.6% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

15 of 2,486 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,486 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

MSP 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 MSP and IND side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MSP vs IND

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Indianapolis · fleet on-time rank #1518 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to IND

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Indianapolis (MSP to IND) running a 84.2% on-time rate over 7,783 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 65.1 minutes. The 503-mile corridor is served by 14 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 2,486 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 63% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–IND peaks in September at 91.9% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~122 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 77.6%, a 14.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to IND rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to IND ranks #1604 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 MSP to IND? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Indianapolis have a 84.2% on-time rate based on 7,783 flights. The average delay is 65.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to IND? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (15 of 2,486 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to IND? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND) is approximately 503 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MSP to IND? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
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 MSP–IND data

MSP–IND runs 5.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and IND airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.9% on-time) beats December (77.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.2% 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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