82% of flights from Kansas City to New York arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 9 a.m. departures ran on time 84% of the time; the 10 a.m. ones 78%. 13% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for MCI → JFK: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 40% of the time. About 1 in 13 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 92 three hours or more; 4.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early82%
- 15–30 min late3.6%
- 30–60 min late1.9%
- 1–2 hours late5.2%
- 2–3 hours late1.4%
- 3+ hours late1.1%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled4.9%
Share of all 366 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 366 | 82% | 4.9% | −13 min | 7.7% | +81 min | Endeavor Air 100%, Delta Air Lines 0% |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at MCI). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (86%). Worst: January (65%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 54 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 52 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 52 | — | — |
| Friday | 52 | — | — |
| Saturday | 52 | — | — |
| Sunday | 52 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 12 · air traffic/airport 4 · weather 2
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 5262 | 9:59 a.m. | 349 | 82% | 4.9% | −13 min | Endeavor Air |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Kansas City or New York. None has been clearly more reliable than MCI → JFK.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI → JFK (this route) | 366 | 82% | 4.9% |
| MCI → EWR Kansas City to Newark | 495 | 79% | 3.4% |
| MCI → LGA Kansas City to LaGuardia | 1,879 | 72% | 4.8% |
Questions
How often are flights from MCI to JFK on time?
82% of 366 scheduled flights from Kansas City, MO to New York, NY arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 4.9% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly MCI to JFK?
Flights scheduled to leave at 9 a.m. were the most reliable (84% on time). The 10 a.m. departures were the least (78%).
What month has the most delays from MCI to JFK?
January (65% on time). The best month is October (86%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- JFK → MCI (return)
- Kansas City (MCI) delays by hour
- Flights into New York JFK (JFK)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.