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Route · IND → MCI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Indianapolis to Kansas City

The IND–MCI corridor (Indianapolis, IN → Kansas City, MO) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 451 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.8%
On-time
+5.8 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
1,043
Flights

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Sep 2023 88%

Worst Month

Oct 2023 70%

Distance

451 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 6 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 30 8 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 35 2 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 2 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 31 3 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 31 7 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 30 4 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 30 5 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 35 3 1 0 WN
Sep 2024 34 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 34 3 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 31 2 0 1 WN
Apr 2024 32 11 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 43 3 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 32 6 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 46 5 0 0 WN
Nov 2023 48 3 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 53 16 0 0 WN
Sep 2023 52 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2023 56 13 0 0 WN
Jul 2023 50 13 1 0 WN
Jun 2023 49 18 0 0 WN
May 2023 50 4 0 0 WN
Apr 2023 31 5 0 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

2 of 924 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 924 flights

What the Data Says About IND to MCI

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Indianapolis to Kansas City (IND to MCI) running a 84.8% on-time rate over 1,043 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 55.5 minutes. The 451-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 0.2% of 924 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2023 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Oct 2023 came in at just 70% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from IND to MCI?
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City have a 84.8% on-time rate based on 1,043 flights. The average delay is 55.5 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2023 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for IND to MCI?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (2 of 924 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from IND to MCI?
The flight distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI) is approximately 451 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from IND to MCI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2023 (88% on-time). The worst was Oct 2023 (70% 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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