BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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DTW→MCI

Detroit, MI (DTW) to Kansas City, MO (MCI) flight delay odds

79.3% of 1,351 official scheduled DTW-to-MCI flights arrived on time; 13.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.1% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
79.3%arrived on time
13.3%30+ min late
1.1%cancelled
1,351scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DTW to MCI?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MCI departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.1% of 366 flights. Evening was lowest at 72.0% across 361 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36686.1%7.9%0.8%
Afternoon61379.3%12.9%1.1%
Evening36172.0%19.9%1.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for DTW to MCI?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MCI weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 85.6% of 201 flights. Sunday was lowest at 75.1% across 201 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday19876.3%14.6%1.0%
Tuesday20185.6%10.0%0.5%
Wednesday19879.3%11.6%1.5%
Thursday20280.7%12.4%0.0%
Friday19878.3%13.1%1.5%
Saturday15379.7%13.1%1.3%
Sunday20175.1%18.4%2.0%

Which airline was most reliable for DTW to MCI?

Only Delta Air Lines met the DTW-to-MCI airline threshold: 79.3% of 1,325 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,32579.3%13.4%1.1%
SkyWest Airlines1266.7%16.7%0.0%
Spirit Airlines1283.3%0.0%0.0%
American Airlines1100.0%0.0%0.0%
Republic Airways1100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DTW to MCI?

Among qualifying DTW-to-MCI month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.7% of 117 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 62.7% across 110 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512574.4%17.6%0.0%
August 202511683.6%11.2%0.0%
September 202510785.0%7.5%0.0%
October 202511789.7%10.3%0.0%
November 202510781.3%15.0%0.0%
December 202511062.7%21.8%3.6%
January 20269876.5%11.2%1.0%
February 202610581.9%10.5%1.0%
March 202612077.5%13.3%3.3%
April 202611684.5%10.3%1.7%
May 202611785.5%6.8%2.6%
June 202611368.1%23.9%0.0%

What drove DTW to MCI delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded DTW-to-MCI delay category, accounting for 55.7% of 18,750 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline55.7%
Late aircraft30.8%
National airspace8.9%
Weather4.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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