Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Kansas City (MCI) to Phoenix (PHX) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in November 2025 that fell to 73% — a 19-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 6.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,044 mi
Best airline from MCI to PHX
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 91% | 5 min | 0.7% | 146 |
| American Airlines | 85% | 19 min | 0.9% | 1,247 |
| Southwest Airlines | 80% | 12 min | 0.6% | 3,436 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 19 min | 1.1% | 284 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCI to PHX
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 13 min |
| Friday | 83% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCI to PHX delayed?
- 18% of MCI–PHX 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MCI to PHX?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 146 flights. 4 airlines flew MCI–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCI to PHX?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCI to PHX?
- The scheduled MCI–PHX flight time averages 2h 55m over 1,044 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MCI to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MCI to PHX?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,168 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.