Newark (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying EWR to MCI isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,092 mi
Best airline from EWR to MCI
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 3.4% | 641 |
| Spirit Airlines | 79% | 24 min | 6.7% | 105 |
| United Airlines | 53% | 45 min | 3.2% | 278 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to MCI
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 29 min |
| Friday | 72% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to MCI delayed?
- 25% of EWR–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to MCI?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 641 flights. 3 airlines flew EWR–MCI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to MCI?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to MCI?
- The scheduled EWR–MCI flight time averages 3h 18m over 1,092 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are EWR to MCI flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 EWR to MCI?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,024 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.