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

San Diego, CA (SAN) to Kansas City, MO (MCI) flight delay odds

72.3% of 390 official scheduled SAN-to-MCI flights arrived on time; 17.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.8% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
72.3%arrived on time
17.4%30+ min late
0.8%cancelled
390scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SAN to MCI?

Among qualifying SAN-to-MCI departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.4% of 58 flights. Evening was lowest at 61.0% across 41 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning5891.4%3.4%0.0%
Late morning5084.0%10.0%0.0%
Afternoon24167.2%21.6%0.4%
Evening4161.0%22.0%4.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for SAN to MCI?

Among qualifying SAN-to-MCI weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 80.3% of 66 flights. Friday was lowest at 61.5% across 52 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5275.0%21.2%0.0%
Tuesday5375.5%20.8%0.0%
Wednesday5278.8%7.7%0.0%
Thursday5273.1%23.1%0.0%
Friday5261.5%19.2%1.9%
Saturday6680.3%9.1%1.5%
Sunday6361.9%22.2%1.6%

Which airline was most reliable for SAN to MCI?

Only Southwest Airlines met the SAN-to-MCI airline threshold: 72.3% of 390 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines39072.3%17.4%0.8%

Which month was most reliable for SAN to MCI?

Among qualifying SAN-to-MCI month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.1% of 31 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 41.2% across 34 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253974.4%15.4%0.0%
August 20253372.7%18.2%0.0%
September 20253073.3%16.7%0.0%
October 20253183.9%12.9%0.0%
November 20253369.7%27.3%0.0%
December 20253372.7%18.2%3.0%
January 20263281.2%9.4%0.0%
February 20262867.9%10.7%3.6%
March 20263565.7%17.1%2.9%
April 20263187.1%9.7%0.0%
May 20263180.6%9.7%0.0%
June 20263441.2%41.2%0.0%

What drove SAN to MCI delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SAN-to-MCI delay category, accounting for 62.8% of 5,643 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.2%
Late aircraft62.8%
National airspace6.9%
Weather0.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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