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Route · MCI → FLL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale

The MCI–FLL corridor (Kansas City, MO → Fort Lauderdale, FL) 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
67 min
Delay when late
2,688
Flights

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Mar 2025 74%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 50%

Distance

1,242 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 22 1 0 WN,NK
Nov 2025 47 8 2 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 40 10 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 39 5 0 2 WN,NK
Aug 2025 43 9 0 0 WN,NK
Jul 2025 51 14 0 1 WN,NK
Jun 2025 50 16 0 0 WN,NK
May 2025 49 12 0 0 WN,NK
Apr 2025 44 10 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 58 15 0 0 WN,NK
Feb 2025 44 8 1 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 50 10 2 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 50 11 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 48 8 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 48 1 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 42 5 0 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 46 6 0 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 53 17 1 0 NK,WN
Jun 2024 53 17 2 0 NK,WN
May 2024 56 19 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 55 16 2 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 56 28 2 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 37 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 37 15 1 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

14 of 1,155 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,155 flights

What the Data Says About MCI to FLL

The Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale corridor (MCI to FLL) posts a 76.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,688 tracked flights. Late flights run 67.1 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 1,242-mile route; over the last 24 months, 14 of 1,155 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2025 posted the strongest performance at 74% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 50% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCI to FLL?
Flights from Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale have a 76.6% on-time rate based on 2,688 flights. The average delay is 67.1 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 74% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCI to FLL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,155 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCI to FLL?
The flight distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is approximately 1,242 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCI to FLL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2025 (74% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (50% 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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