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

Kansas City, MO (MCI) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) flight delay odds

78.1% of 903 official scheduled MCI-to-PHL flights arrived on time; 12.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.5% 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 SIGNALVariable
78.1%arrived on time
12.4%30+ min late
3.5%cancelled
903scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCI to PHL?

Among qualifying MCI-to-PHL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.9% of 361 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 73.3% across 498 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36183.9%6.6%4.7%
Afternoon49873.3%16.7%3.0%
Evening4182.9%12.2%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCI to PHL?

Among qualifying MCI-to-PHL weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 84.1% of 132 flights. Thursday was lowest at 72.4% across 127 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday13174.8%13.0%8.4%
Tuesday13284.1%10.6%2.3%
Wednesday12677.8%11.9%3.2%
Thursday12772.4%16.5%1.6%
Friday13083.1%10.8%3.1%
Saturday12680.2%8.7%3.2%
Sunday13174.0%15.3%3.1%

Which airline was most reliable for MCI to PHL?

Among qualifying MCI-to-PHL airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 84.5% of 58 flights. PSA Airlines was lowest at 71.7% across 315 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines53081.1%11.7%0.8%
PSA Airlines31571.7%14.3%8.3%
Republic Airways5884.5%8.6%3.4%

Which month was most reliable for MCI to PHL?

Among qualifying MCI-to-PHL month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 89.2% of 93 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 59.6% across 89 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258959.6%28.1%5.6%
August 20259074.4%7.8%5.6%
September 20257878.2%11.5%0.0%
October 20258378.3%15.7%0.0%
November 20255879.3%15.5%0.0%
December 20255962.7%20.3%8.5%
January 20266275.8%8.1%9.7%
February 20265576.4%7.3%10.9%
March 20266280.6%8.1%6.5%
April 20268488.1%10.7%0.0%
May 20269389.2%5.4%1.1%
June 20269088.9%10.0%0.0%

What drove MCI to PHL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCI-to-PHL delay category, accounting for 43.3% of 18,086 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline42.9%
Late aircraft43.3%
National airspace11.1%
Weather2.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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