Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on MCI–PHL: 3.2% 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, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,038 mi
Best airline from MCI to PHL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 18 min | 1.2% | 172 |
| American Airlines | 78% | 25 min | 1.9% | 1,046 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 23 min | 5.8% | 637 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCI to PHL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 28 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 35 min |
| Friday | 77% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCI to PHL delayed?
- 22% of MCI–PHL 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCI to PHL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 172 flights. 3 airlines flew MCI–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCI to PHL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCI to PHL?
- The scheduled MCI–PHL flight time averages 2h 42m over 1,038 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MCI to PHL flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 PHL?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,855 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.