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Route · FLL → MCI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), FLL to MCI (Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City) ranks #3443 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.6%
On-time
-2.4 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
2,695
Flights
#3443 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Jul 2025 90%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 45%

Distance

1,242 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 60 21 0 1 WN,NK
Nov 2025 47 8 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 40 8 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 39 3 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2025 43 7 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 51 5 0 1 WN,NK
Jun 2025 50 9 0 0 WN,NK
May 2025 49 9 0 0 WN,NK
Apr 2025 44 8 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 57 13 0 0 WN,NK
Feb 2025 44 6 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 50 4 4 1 WN,NK
Dec 2024 50 11 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 48 3 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 47 5 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 42 13 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 46 15 1 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 53 15 1 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 53 16 2 0 NK,WN
May 2024 56 15 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 55 21 1 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 56 31 2 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 37 18 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 37 16 0 0 WN

FLL–MCI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (85.1%) · weakest: June (68.8%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

85.1% on-time · ~39 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~54 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

68.8% on-time · ~45 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

11 of 1,154 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,154 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

FLL - Fort Lauderdale

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Lauderdale, FL.

FLL on-time profile

MCI - Kansas City

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Kansas City, MO.

MCI on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See FLL and MCI side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare FLL vs MCI

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among FLL departures

From FLL, this corridor sits with 32 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 62 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 29 below 75%). Destination: Kansas City · fleet on-time rank #4180 of 4927.

What the Data Says About FLL to MCI

The Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City corridor (FLL to MCI) posts a 76.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,695 tracked flights. Late flights run 64.6 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 1,242-mile route; over the last 24 months, 11 of 1,154 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jul 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 45% - a 46-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, FLL–MCI peaks in October at 85.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~54 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 68.8%, a 16.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does FLL to MCI rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, FLL to MCI ranks #3443 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from FLL to MCI? ▼
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City have a 76.6% on-time rate based on 2,695 flights. The average delay is 64.6 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for FLL to MCI? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,154 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from FLL to MCI? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Kansas City (MCI) is approximately 1,242 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from FLL to MCI? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (45% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

FLL Airport

Fort Lauderdale
MCI Airport

Kansas City
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using FLL–MCI data

FLL–MCI is mid-pack at 76.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare FLL and MCI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. FLL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (85.1% on-time) beats June (68.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.6% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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