Which airline is most reliable for ATL (Atlanta) to IND (Indianapolis)?

The most reliable airline on the ATL to IND route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from ATL to IND?

About 17% of flights from ATL to IND experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ATL to IND flights?

When flights from ATL to IND are delayed, the average delay is approximately 56 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ATL to IND flight?

With 83% of ATL to IND flights arriving on time and an average delay of 56 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at IND is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ATL → IND

ATL (Atlanta) to IND (Indianapolis)

ATL (Atlanta) to IND (Indianapolis) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 84%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 84% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 66%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 84% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 66%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ATL

83% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ATL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at IND

81% on time

When flights into IND are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at IND: TSA is ~16 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.