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

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Kansas City, MO (MCI) flight delay odds

69.0% of 4,146 official scheduled ORD-to-MCI flights arrived on time; 19.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.5% 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
69.0%arrived on time
19.4%30+ min late
2.5%cancelled
4,146scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+16.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to MCI?

Among qualifying ORD-to-MCI departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 79.5% of 894 flights. Evening was lowest at 56.4% across 1,042 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning89479.5%11.0%1.8%
Late morning41978.0%13.1%1.4%
Afternoon1,44471.5%18.5%2.1%
Evening1,04256.4%27.9%3.0%
Night34758.8%26.8%5.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to MCI?

Among qualifying ORD-to-MCI weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 74.8% of 588 flights. Sunday was lowest at 63.1% across 613 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday62768.4%19.0%2.7%
Tuesday58874.8%14.6%1.7%
Wednesday56871.1%18.0%1.8%
Thursday61172.3%17.2%2.9%
Friday60764.9%22.4%2.3%
Saturday53268.8%20.3%2.6%
Sunday61363.1%24.1%3.4%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to MCI?

Among qualifying ORD-to-MCI airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 75.8% of 567 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 57.2% across 339 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,43570.5%18.3%1.5%
SkyWest Airlines94565.2%22.5%3.8%
Envoy Air82071.7%15.6%3.4%
Republic Airways56775.8%14.8%1.6%
American Airlines33957.2%31.6%2.7%
PSA Airlines4057.5%22.5%2.5%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to MCI?

Among qualifying ORD-to-MCI month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 81.1% of 301 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 58.2% across 342 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202534258.2%27.2%2.9%
August 202531174.9%16.1%1.9%
September 202530181.1%12.0%0.3%
October 202535076.3%10.3%0.0%
November 202534868.1%18.7%4.3%
December 202531459.9%28.0%2.2%
January 202627962.4%25.8%2.2%
February 202633473.7%18.9%0.6%
March 202637662.5%20.5%7.2%
April 202640664.8%22.7%3.2%
May 202641076.8%14.9%0.5%
June 202637569.6%18.9%4.0%

What drove ORD to MCI delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORD-to-MCI delay category, accounting for 41.6% of 87,281 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.5%
Late aircraft41.6%
National airspace15.8%
Weather11.9%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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