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Route · FLL → MCI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City

The FLL–MCI corridor (Fort Lauderdale, FL → Kansas City, MO) runs behind the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,242 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.6%
On-time
-2.4 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
2,695
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

11 of 1,154 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,154 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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