Kansas City (MCI) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on MCI–EWR: 4.4% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. United Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 93% of the time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,092 mi
Best airline from MCI to EWR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 93% | 10 min | 2.9% | 280 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 21 min | 4.5% | 642 |
| Spirit Airlines | 64% | 40 min | 7.7% | 104 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCI to EWR
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 30 min |
| Friday | 78% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft19%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system54%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCI to EWR delayed?
- 20% of MCI–EWR 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCI to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 93%, based on 280 flights. 3 airlines flew MCI–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCI to EWR?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% 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 EWR?
- The scheduled MCI–EWR flight time averages 2h 57m over 1,092 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MCI to EWR flights cancelled?
- 4.4% 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 MCI to EWR?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was December 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,026 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.