Kansas City (MCI) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying MCI to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 4.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,107 mi
Best airline from MCI to LGA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 86% | 14 min | 8.0% | 75 |
| Southwest Airlines | 80% | 13 min | 2.9% | 1,378 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 22 min | 3.1% | 1,721 |
| Endeavor Air | 76% | 27 min | 8.9% | 304 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCI to LGA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 20 min |
| Friday | 78% | 27 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCI to LGA delayed?
- 20% of MCI–LGA 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCI to LGA?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 75 flights. 4 airlines flew MCI–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCI to LGA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCI to LGA?
- The scheduled MCI–LGA flight time averages 2h 48m over 1,107 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MCI to LGA flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 MCI to LGA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-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.