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Route · LAS → MCI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Las Vegas to Kansas City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAS to MCI (Las Vegas to Kansas City) ranks #1094 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.9%
On-time
-1.1 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
10,536
Flights
#1094 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 69%

Distance

1,139 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 173 38 0 1 WN,NK
Nov 2025 167 31 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 182 35 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 151 35 1 2 WN,NK
Aug 2025 159 27 0 1 WN,NK
Jul 2025 159 47 0 1 NK,WN
Jun 2025 157 34 1 1 WN,NK
May 2025 176 33 1 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 153 29 0 1 NK,WN
Mar 2025 157 26 0 0 NK,WN
Feb 2025 148 20 1 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 153 29 8 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 174 24 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 179 15 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 184 25 0 0 G4,WN,NK
Sep 2024 170 28 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 191 42 2 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 179 56 4 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 165 35 0 0 NK,WN
May 2024 170 38 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 169 35 2 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 173 46 0 1 NK,WN
Feb 2024 159 26 1 0 AA,DL,NK,UA,WN
Jan 2024 157 36 5 0 NK,WN

LAS–MCI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (84.3%) · weakest: July (68.2%)

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

Strongest calendar month

February

84.3% on-time · ~128 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~162 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.2% on-time · ~149 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

26 of 4,005 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

8 of 4,005 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

LAS - Las Vegas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Las Vegas, NV.

LAS 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 LAS and MCI side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare LAS vs MCI

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LAS departures

From LAS, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 83 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Kansas City · fleet on-time rank #3866 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAS to MCI

The Las Vegas to Kansas City corridor (LAS to MCI) posts a 77.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 10,536 tracked flights. Late flights run 59.0 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 1,139-mile route; over the last 24 months, 26 of 4,005 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LAS–MCI peaks in February at 84.3% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~162 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.2%, a 16.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAS to MCI rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAS to MCI ranks #1094 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 LAS to MCI? ▼
Flights from Las Vegas to Kansas City have a 77.9% on-time rate based on 10,536 flights. The average delay is 59.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAS to MCI? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 4,005 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAS to MCI? ▼
The flight distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Kansas City (MCI) is approximately 1,139 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAS to MCI? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LAS Airport

Las Vegas
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 LAS–MCI data

LAS–MCI is mid-pack at 77.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LAS and MCI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (84.3% on-time) beats July (68.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.9% 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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