Newark (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying EWR to MCI isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 10 min | 3.3% | 605 |
| Spirit Airlines | 79% | 24 min | 6.7% | 105 |
| United Airlines | 52% | 45 min | 3.6% | 247 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to MCI
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 28 min |
| Friday | 72% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to MCI delayed?
- 24% of EWR–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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to MCI?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 605 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 (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (46%). 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 24% of the time.
- How often are EWR to MCI flights cancelled?
- 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 957 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.