Which airline is most reliable for IND (Indianapolis) to SFO (San Francisco)?

The most reliable airline on the IND to SFO route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 80%.

How often are flights delayed from IND to SFO?

About 20% of flights from IND to SFO experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from IND to SFO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 71 minutes.

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

With 80% of IND to SFO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 71 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SFO is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

IND → SFO

IND (Indianapolis) to SFO (San Francisco)

IND (Indianapolis) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 80%. The average delay is 71 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 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

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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 ~14 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at SFO

78% on time

When flights into SFO are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SFO: TSA is ~14 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.