76% of flights from Indianapolis to Fort Lauderdale arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 92% of the time; the 5 a.m. ones 87%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (82%). 10% 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 IND → FLL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 56% of the time. About 1 in 14 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 110 three hours or more; 2.0% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early76%
- 15–30 min late7.7%
- 30–60 min late6.9%
- 1–2 hours late4.2%
- 2–3 hours late2.2%
- 3+ hours late0.9%
- Diverted0.3%
- Cancelled2.0%
Share of all 993 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 | 417 | 82% | 0.5% | −6 min | 2.4% | +43 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 311 | 76% | 4.2% | −9 min | 10.9% | +101 min | Spirit Airlines |
| Allegiant Air | 242 | 67% | 1.2% | +1 min | 11.6% | +66 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 IND). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Spirit Airlines |
|---|---|
| 5 a.m. | 81% |
Last flight of the day
On IND → FLL, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.4% of the time, against 2.1% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 1.2% of the time (earlier flights: 1.1%). 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.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (87%). Worst: March (64%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 164 | 69% | 4.3% |
| Tuesday | 88 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 85 | — | — |
| Thursday | 156 | 83% | 1.9% |
| Friday | 162 | 75% | 1.8% |
| Saturday | 174 | 74% | 0.6% |
| Sunday | 164 | 68% | 1.8% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 10 · airline 9 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 6 | 0% | 3 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 1 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Indianapolis or Fort Lauderdale. IND → MIA has been 5 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND → FLL (this route) | 993 | 76% | 2.0% |
| IND → MIA Indianapolis to Miami | 905 | 81% | 1.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from IND to FLL on time?
76% of 993 scheduled flights from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Lauderdale, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.0% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly IND to FLL?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (92% on time). The 5 a.m. departures were the least (87%).
Which airline is most on time from IND to FLL?
Southwest Airlines: 82% of its 417 flights on the route arrived on time. Spirit Airlines: 76%. Allegiant Air: 67%.
What month has the most delays from IND to FLL?
March (64% on time). The best month is November (87%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from IND to FLL more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last IND–FLL flight of the day was cancelled 2.4% of the time over the past year, against 2.1% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- FLL → IND (return)
- Indianapolis (IND) delays by hour
- Flights into Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
- 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.