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Route · MCI → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Kansas City to New York

The MCI–JFK corridor (Kansas City, MO → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 1,113 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.3%
On-time
+0.3 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
1,933
Flights

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 56%

Distance

1,113 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 50 11 0 1 9E,YX
Nov 2024 58 7 0 0 YX,9E
Oct 2024 62 3 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 60 5 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 62 21 5 0 9E
Jul 2024 62 17 4 0 9E
Jun 2024 66 12 4 2 9E,B6,YX
May 2024 62 17 0 1 9E,B6,YX
Apr 2024 60 15 0 0 9E,B6
Mar 2024 62 21 0 0 9E,B6
Feb 2024 58 13 1 0 9E,B6
Jan 2024 62 27 1 1 9E,B6
Dec 2023 62 18 0 0 B6,9E
Nov 2023 59 14 0 0 9E,B6
Oct 2023 62 13 1 0 9E,B6,YX
Sep 2023 60 12 7 1 9E,B6,YX
Aug 2023 62 12 0 1 9E,B6
Jul 2023 62 19 4 1 9E,B6
Jun 2023 60 15 3 0 9E,B6,YX
May 2023 62 3 0 0 9E,B6
Apr 2023 60 9 1 0 B6,9E
Mar 2023 62 11 0 0 B6,9E
Feb 2023 56 14 0 0 9E,B6
Jan 2023 62 6 2 0 9E,B6

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

33 of 1,453 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

8 of 1,453 flights

What the Data Says About MCI to JFK

1,933 tracked flights put the MCI to JFK pairing (Kansas City to New York) at a 79.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 93.7 minutes on average. Across the 1,113-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.3% cancelled and 0.6% diverted (1,453 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 56% - a 39-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCI to JFK?
Flights from Kansas City to New York have a 79.3% on-time rate based on 1,933 flights. The average delay is 93.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCI to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (33 of 1,453 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCI to JFK?
The flight distance from Kansas City (MCI) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,113 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCI to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (56% 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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