New York (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA 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, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 5.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,107 mi
Best airline from LGA to MCI
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 10 min | 6.7% | 75 |
| Endeavor Air | 79% | 17 min | 9.6% | 218 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74% | 24 min | 3.4% | 1,889 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72% | 20 min | 3.3% | 1,518 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to MCI
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 25 min |
| Friday | 71% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to MCI delayed?
- 26% of LGA–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 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 (89% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (55%). 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 26% of the time.
- How often are LGA to MCI flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 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 3,715 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.