New York (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to MCI isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.5% 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%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 4.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,107 mi
Best airline from LGA to MCI
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 10 min | 6.7% | 75 |
| Endeavor Air | 79% | 16 min | 8.3% | 303 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74% | 24 min | 3.1% | 1,722 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 20 min | 2.8% | 1,378 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to MCI
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 24 min |
| Friday | 71% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to MCI delayed?
- 25% of LGA–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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to MCI?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 75 flights. 4 airlines flew LGA–MCI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to MCI?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to MCI?
- The scheduled LGA–MCI flight time averages 3h 20m over 1,107 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are LGA to MCI flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 LGA to MCI?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 43% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,534 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.