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

The most reliable airline on the IND to DTW route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from IND to DTW?

About 18% of flights from IND to DTW experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

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

When flights from IND to DTW are delayed, the average delay is approximately 92 minutes.

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

With 82% of IND to DTW flights arriving on time and an average delay of 92 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DTW is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

IND → DTW

IND (Indianapolis) to DTW (Detroit)

IND (Indianapolis) to DTW (Detroit) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 91%. The average delay is 92 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 82% 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 91% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 75%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 91% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from IND

80% on time

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

TSA is currently ~25 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at DTW

80% on time

When flights into DTW are late, the average delay is 78 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DTW: TSA is ~11 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.