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

Historically, 76.3% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 372 flights.

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

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
Afternoon29575.3%14.9%0.0%

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
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%

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
Southwest Airlines37276.3%14.5%0.3%

Monthly trend

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

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 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.

Airline28.5%
Late aircraft64.6%
National airspace6.9%
Weather0.0%
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.