BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Detroit, MI (DTW) to Kansas City, MO (MCI) flight delay odds

Historically, 79.3% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,351 flights.

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

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

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

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

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%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

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%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

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 reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

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

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.