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

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

80.9% of 372 official scheduled MSY-to-MCI flights arrived on time; 13.4% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
80.9%arrived on time
13.4%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 late5.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MSY to MCI?

Among qualifying MSY-to-MCI departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 84.9% of 172 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 79.4% across 131 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning17284.9%7.0%0.0%
Afternoon13179.4%16.8%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for MSY to MCI?

Among qualifying MSY-to-MCI weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 90.9% of 44 flights. Sunday was lowest at 70.7% across 75 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5381.1%13.2%0.0%
Tuesday4490.9%6.8%0.0%
Wednesday4488.6%2.3%0.0%
Thursday5487.0%5.6%0.0%
Friday5474.1%18.5%0.0%
Saturday4881.2%16.7%0.0%
Sunday7570.7%24.0%1.3%

Which airline was most reliable for MSY to MCI?

Only Southwest Airlines met the MSY-to-MCI airline threshold: 80.9% of 372 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines37280.9%13.4%0.3%

Which month was most reliable for MSY to MCI?

Among qualifying MSY-to-MCI month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 95.2% of 21 flights. October 2025 was lowest at 60.6% across 33 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253585.7%11.4%0.0%
August 20252483.3%8.3%0.0%
September 20252195.2%4.8%0.0%
October 20253360.6%27.3%0.0%
November 20253086.7%6.7%0.0%
December 20253180.6%16.1%0.0%
January 20263174.2%6.5%0.0%
February 20263582.9%11.4%0.0%
March 20263791.9%5.4%2.7%
April 20263488.2%11.8%0.0%
May 20263571.4%22.9%0.0%
June 20262673.1%26.9%0.0%

What drove MSY to MCI delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MSY-to-MCI delay category, accounting for 62.8% of 3,919 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.4%
Late aircraft62.8%
National airspace9.8%
Weather2.2%
Security0.7%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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