Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Kansas City (MCI) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 66% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 6.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,044 mi
Best airline from PHX to MCI
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 10 min | 1.0% | 286 |
| Envoy Air | 80% | 12 min | 0.7% | 144 |
| American Airlines | 79% | 16 min | 0.9% | 1,248 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 13 min | 0.7% | 3,425 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to MCI
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 17 min |
| Friday | 76% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 82% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to MCI delayed?
- 22% of PHX–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to MCI?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 286 flights. 4 airlines flew PHX–MCI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to MCI?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 9 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 PHX to MCI?
- The scheduled PHX–MCI flight time averages 2h 34m over 1,044 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are PHX to MCI flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 PHX to MCI?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,158 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.