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

New York, NY (LGA) to Kansas City, MO (MCI) flight delay odds

65.4% of 1,796 official scheduled LGA-to-MCI flights arrived on time; 20.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.6% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
65.4%arrived on time
20.6%30+ min late
4.6%cancelled
1,796scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+16.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LGA to MCI?

Among qualifying LGA-to-MCI departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.4% of 374 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 59.3% across 600 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning37483.4%6.4%4.3%
Late morning17369.9%16.8%2.3%
Afternoon60059.3%24.2%3.0%
Evening63759.5%26.7%6.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for LGA to MCI?

Among qualifying LGA-to-MCI weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 76.7% of 150 flights. Sunday was lowest at 55.6% across 270 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday27862.9%20.5%5.8%
Tuesday28171.9%15.7%4.3%
Wednesday27265.1%20.2%5.1%
Thursday27063.7%24.1%3.3%
Friday27566.9%20.4%3.3%
Saturday15076.7%17.3%1.3%
Sunday27055.6%24.8%7.4%

Which airline was most reliable for LGA to MCI?

Among qualifying LGA-to-MCI airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 66.5% of 975 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 64.2% across 782 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines97566.5%20.3%5.0%
Southwest Airlines78264.2%21.1%4.0%
Republic Airways3565.7%17.1%5.7%
American Airlines450.0%25.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for LGA to MCI?

Among qualifying LGA-to-MCI month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 83.6% of 140 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 39.7% across 141 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202514758.5%27.2%8.8%
August 202513978.4%15.1%0.7%
September 202514083.6%12.1%0.0%
October 202514757.1%27.9%2.7%
November 202514060.7%27.1%2.9%
December 202514139.7%36.2%7.1%
January 202614077.9%9.3%5.0%
February 202612873.4%12.5%9.4%
March 202616956.8%24.9%9.5%
April 202616567.3%18.2%2.4%
May 202616870.8%16.7%2.4%
June 202617263.4%19.2%4.1%

What drove LGA to MCI delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded LGA-to-MCI delay category, accounting for 38.2% of 40,727 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline32.4%
Late aircraft38.2%
National airspace25.3%
Weather4.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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