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Route · MCI → SAN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Kansas City to San Diego

The MCI–SAN corridor (Kansas City, MO → San Diego, CA) runs behind the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 1,334 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.6%
On-time
-0.4 pts
vs US avg
53 min
Delay when late
1,795
Flights

Cancelled

0.1%

Best Month

Dec 2023 95%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 85%

Distance

1,334 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 33 10 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 33 5 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 31 9 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 4 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 33 5 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 39 6 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 39 12 0 0 WN
May 2025 34 14 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 35 6 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 39 8 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 32 7 1 0 WN
Dec 2024 34 7 0 1 WN
Nov 2024 32 7 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 31 6 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 34 2 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 36 6 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 39 14 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 39 17 0 0 WN
May 2024 34 7 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 41 6 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 59 9 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 41 14 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 49 13 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 62 3 0 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

0.1%

1 of 909 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 909 flights

What the Data Says About MCI to SAN

1,795 tracked flights put the MCI to SAN pairing (Kansas City to San Diego) at a 78.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 53.4 minutes on average. Across the 1,334-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 0.1% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (909 flights sampled).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Dec 2023 was the strongest month at 95% on-time versus Mar 2024 at 85%, a 10-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCI to SAN?
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego have a 78.6% on-time rate based on 1,795 flights. The average delay is 53.4 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCI to SAN?
Over the last 24 months, 0.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (1 of 909 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCI to SAN?
The flight distance from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego (SAN) is approximately 1,334 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from MCI to SAN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (85% 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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