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

Kansas City, MO (MCI) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) flight delay odds

76.3% of 372 official scheduled MCI-to-MSY flights arrived on time; 14.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.3% 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
76.3%arrived on time
14.5%30+ min late
0.3%cancelled
372scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCI to MSY?

Only Afternoon met the MCI-to-MSY departure window threshold: 75.3% of 295 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Afternoon29575.3%14.9%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCI to MSY?

Among qualifying MCI-to-MSY weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 88.6% of 44 flights. Friday was lowest at 66.7% across 54 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5377.4%15.1%0.0%
Tuesday4488.6%2.3%0.0%
Wednesday4376.7%16.3%0.0%
Thursday5578.2%10.9%0.0%
Friday5466.7%22.2%0.0%
Saturday4868.8%25.0%0.0%
Sunday7578.7%10.7%1.3%

Which airline was most reliable for MCI to MSY?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MCI-to-MSY airline threshold: 76.3% of 372 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines37276.3%14.5%0.3%

Which month was most reliable for MCI to MSY?

Among qualifying MCI-to-MSY month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 90.3% of 31 flights. August 2025 was lowest at 58.3% across 24 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253574.3%17.1%0.0%
August 20252458.3%29.2%0.0%
September 20252185.7%4.8%0.0%
October 20253375.8%12.1%0.0%
November 20253090.0%6.7%0.0%
December 20253167.7%22.6%0.0%
January 20263190.3%6.5%0.0%
February 20263686.1%8.3%0.0%
March 20263677.8%11.1%2.8%
April 20263476.5%17.6%0.0%
May 20263562.9%20.0%0.0%
June 20262669.2%19.2%0.0%

What drove MCI to MSY delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCI-to-MSY delay category, accounting for 64.6% of 4,641 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.5%
Late aircraft64.6%
National airspace6.9%
Weather0.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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