San Antonio (SAT) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Antonio (SAT) to Kansas City (MCI) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 270 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.74
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 706 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAT to MCI
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 9 min |
| Friday | 83% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft66%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAT to MCI delayed?
- 17% of SAT–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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAT to MCI?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAT to MCI?
- The scheduled SAT–MCI flight time averages 1h 55m over 706 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are SAT to MCI flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 SAT to MCI?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 581 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.