63% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Indianapolis arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 2 p.m. departures ran on time 63% of the time; the 7 p.m. ones 43%. Most reliable airline: Spirit Airlines (66%). 15% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for FLL → IND: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 49% of the time. About 1 in 8 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 45 three hours or more; 2.2% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early63%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late11%
- 1–2 hours late7.0%
- 2–3 hours late3.7%
- 3+ hours late2.2%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled2.2%
Share of all 997 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 420 | 60% | 0.9% | +7 min | 12.1% | +62 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 312 | 66% | 4.2% | −5 min | 14.4% | +80 min | Spirit Airlines |
| Allegiant Air | 242 | 65% | 1.2% | −1 min | 13.2% | +76 min | Allegiant Air |
| Frontier Airlines | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | Frontier Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at FLL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines |
|---|---|
| 2 p.m. | 63% |
Last flight of the day
On FLL → IND, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 4.8% of the time, against 1.6% for its earlier flights (3.1× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 2.4% of the time (earlier flights: 2.6%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in IND tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (82%). Worst: March (59%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 161 | 60% | 3.7% |
| Tuesday | 93 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 87 | — | — |
| Thursday | 156 | 67% | 1.3% |
| Friday | 162 | 57% | 1.2% |
| Saturday | 172 | 72% | 2.3% |
| Sunday | 166 | 52% | 3.6% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 11 · weather 9 · air traffic/airport 2
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 2 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Fort Lauderdale or Indianapolis. MIA → IND has been 9 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLL → IND (this route) | 997 | 63% | 2.2% |
| MIA → IND Miami to Indianapolis | 908 | 72% | 1.3% |
Questions
How often are flights from FLL to IND on time?
63% of 997 scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Indianapolis, IN arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.2% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly FLL to IND?
Flights scheduled to leave at 2 p.m. were the most reliable (63% on time). The 7 p.m. departures were the least (43%).
Which airline is most on time from FLL to IND?
Spirit Airlines: 66% of its 312 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 60%. Allegiant Air: 65%.
What month has the most delays from FLL to IND?
March (59% on time). The best month is November (82%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from FLL to IND more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last FLL–IND flight of the day was cancelled 4.8% of the time over the past year, against 1.6% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- IND → FLL (return)
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) delays by hour
- Flights into Indianapolis (IND)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
- Allegiant Air on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.