Philadelphia (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 90% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,038 mi
Best airline from PHL to MCI
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 90% | 8 min | 0.6% | 172 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 18 min | 5.3% | 636 |
| American Airlines | 72% | 23 min | 1.9% | 1,050 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to MCI
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 28 min |
| Friday | 73% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to MCI delayed?
- 25% of PHL–MCI 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 PHL to MCI?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 172 flights. 3 airlines flew PHL–MCI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to MCI?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to MCI?
- The scheduled PHL–MCI flight time averages 3h 8m over 1,038 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are PHL to MCI flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 PHL to MCI?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,858 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.