Kansas City (MCI) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Kansas City (MCI) to Baltimore (BWI) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 72% — a 21-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 57%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 966 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCI to BWI
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 13 min |
| Friday | 81% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCI to BWI delayed?
- 19% of MCI–BWI 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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCI to BWI?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCI to BWI?
- The scheduled MCI–BWI flight time averages 2h 24m over 966 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are MCI to BWI flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MCI to BWI?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,797 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.