BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Kansas City, MO (MCI) flight delay odds

Historically, 72.0% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 905 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
72.0%arrived on time
16.0%30+ min late
3.2%cancelled
905scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.9 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
Late morning30479.3%11.2%1.0%
Afternoon26075.4%14.2%1.9%
Evening32063.4%21.9%5.9%

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
Monday13373.7%15.0%2.3%
Tuesday13182.4%8.4%1.5%
Wednesday12571.2%20.0%3.2%
Thursday12862.5%20.3%0.8%
Friday13070.0%16.2%3.8%
Saturday12677.8%14.3%3.2%
Sunday13266.7%18.2%7.6%

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
American Airlines53373.5%17.1%0.6%
PSA Airlines31466.9%16.6%8.0%
Republic Airways5886.2%3.4%1.7%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258962.9%29.2%3.4%
August 20259070.0%17.8%4.4%
September 20257880.8%14.1%0.0%
October 20258570.6%15.3%0.0%
November 20255964.4%23.7%1.7%
December 20255850.0%24.1%6.9%
January 20266266.1%9.7%11.3%
February 20265576.4%9.1%9.1%
March 20266282.3%6.5%6.5%
April 20268482.1%14.3%0.0%
May 20269381.7%8.6%1.1%
June 20269071.1%17.8%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.

Airline27.3%
Late aircraft49.3%
National airspace17.4%
Weather5.9%
Security0.2%
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.