Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to IND (Indianapolis)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to IND route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 90%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to IND?

About 19% of flights from DTW to IND experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DTW to IND are delayed, the average delay is approximately 68 minutes.

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

With 81% of DTW to IND flights arriving on time and an average delay of 68 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.

DTW → IND

DTW (Detroit) to IND (Indianapolis)

DTW (Detroit) to IND (Indianapolis) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 90%. The average delay is 68 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Endeavor Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 90% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 74%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 90% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 74%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~11 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at IND

80% on time

When flights into IND are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at IND: TSA is ~25 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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