Charlotte (CLT) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlotte (CLT) to Kansas City (MCI) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 88% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 48% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 808 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to MCI
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 75% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to MCI delayed?
- 25% of CLT–MCI flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to MCI?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to MCI?
- The scheduled CLT–MCI flight time averages 2h 32m over 808 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are CLT to MCI flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to MCI?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,672 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.