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

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

73.1% of 1,796 official scheduled MCI-to-LGA flights arrived on time; 14.5% 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
73.1%arrived on time
14.5%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 late8.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCI to LGA?

Among qualifying MCI-to-LGA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.5% of 682 flights. Evening was lowest at 56.5% across 504 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning68286.5%5.3%4.0%
Late morning20782.1%9.2%2.4%
Afternoon40366.3%17.9%5.7%
Evening50456.5%26.4%5.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCI to LGA?

Among qualifying MCI-to-LGA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 82.7% of 150 flights. Monday was lowest at 66.2% across 278 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday27866.2%16.5%8.6%
Tuesday28170.5%16.4%4.3%
Wednesday27273.9%14.3%4.8%
Thursday27075.9%14.4%1.9%
Friday27580.4%10.5%3.3%
Saturday15082.7%9.3%0.7%
Sunday27066.3%17.4%7.0%

Which airline was most reliable for MCI to LGA?

Among qualifying MCI-to-LGA airline results, Southwest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 73.4% of 782 flights. Republic Airways was lowest at 71.4% across 35 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines97572.8%14.9%5.3%
Southwest Airlines78273.4%13.8%3.7%
Republic Airways3571.4%17.1%5.7%
American Airlines475.0%25.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for MCI to LGA?

Among qualifying MCI-to-LGA month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 83.6% of 140 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 56.0% across 141 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202514767.3%16.3%7.5%
August 202513983.5%9.4%0.7%
September 202514082.9%11.4%0.0%
October 202514773.5%16.3%2.7%
November 202514066.4%21.4%2.9%
December 202514156.0%22.7%7.1%
January 202614083.6%7.1%6.4%
February 202612876.6%7.8%10.2%
March 202616960.4%19.5%12.4%
April 202616576.4%11.5%1.8%
May 202616877.4%12.5%2.4%
June 202617274.4%16.3%1.7%

What drove MCI to LGA delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded MCI-to-LGA delay category, accounting for 37.7% of 33,955 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline37.7%
Late aircraft33.6%
National airspace24.5%
Weather4.1%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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