Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying DFW to MCI isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 6.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 460 mi
Best airline from DFW to MCI
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 85% | 8 min | 1.8% | 890 |
| PSA Airlines | 75% | 18 min | 10.1% | 138 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 18 min | 4.4% | 114 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 28 min | 2.9% | 4,182 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to MCI
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 23 min |
| Friday | 71% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to MCI delayed?
- 31% of DFW–MCI flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to MCI?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 890 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–MCI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to MCI?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to MCI?
- The scheduled DFW–MCI flight time averages 1h 39m over 460 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DFW to MCI flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to MCI?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,347 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.