BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DCA→IND

Washington, DC (DCA) to Indianapolis, IN (IND) flight delay odds

74.0% of 2,027 official scheduled DCA-to-IND flights arrived on time; 15.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.8% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
74.0%arrived on time
15.5%30+ min late
3.8%cancelled
2,027scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to IND?

Among qualifying DCA-to-IND departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.3% of 387 flights. Evening was lowest at 63.7% across 652 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning33083.6%7.0%4.2%
Late morning38785.3%8.8%1.6%
Afternoon62074.0%15.0%2.4%
Evening65263.7%23.6%6.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to IND?

Among qualifying DCA-to-IND weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 85.9% of 199 flights. Sunday was lowest at 68.2% across 296 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday30669.6%16.3%5.9%
Tuesday31480.3%14.0%2.2%
Wednesday30773.0%15.3%4.9%
Thursday30173.4%15.9%3.0%
Friday30471.4%17.4%3.0%
Saturday19985.9%8.0%2.5%
Sunday29668.2%18.9%5.1%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to IND?

Among qualifying DCA-to-IND airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 74.1% of 1,802 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 72.9% across 192 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways1,80274.1%15.4%3.8%
PSA Airlines19272.9%18.2%4.2%
American Airlines2875.0%7.1%3.6%
Envoy Air580.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to IND?

Among qualifying DCA-to-IND month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 86.5% of 178 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 58.7% across 150 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202517665.3%21.0%10.2%
August 202517176.0%17.5%2.3%
September 202517380.3%13.9%0.6%
October 202517886.5%7.9%0.6%
November 202516872.0%13.7%2.4%
December 202515058.7%26.0%3.3%
January 202616869.0%11.3%8.9%
February 202615868.4%18.4%7.6%
March 202617368.2%20.2%2.9%
April 202616785.0%9.6%0.0%
May 202617380.3%12.7%4.6%
June 202617275.6%15.1%2.9%

What drove DCA to IND delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-IND delay category, accounting for 57.5% of 30,827 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline17.9%
Late aircraft57.5%
National airspace14.1%
Weather10.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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