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Route · MCI → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Kansas City to Tampa

The MCI–TPA corridor (Kansas City, MO → Tampa, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 1,048 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.4%
On-time
+0.4 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
3,449
Flights

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 64%

Distance

1,048 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 53 18 0 0 WN,F9
Nov 2025 57 9 0 0 F9,WN
Oct 2025 63 9 0 0 WN,F9
Sep 2025 34 10 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 39 13 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 61 22 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 60 11 0 0 WN
May 2025 67 13 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 65 16 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 68 14 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 45 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 41 4 4 0 WN
Dec 2024 36 9 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 35 3 2 0 WN
Oct 2024 51 7 11 0 WN
Sep 2024 34 4 1 0 WN
Aug 2024 39 12 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 62 15 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 60 13 0 0 WN
May 2024 62 19 1 0 WN
Apr 2024 66 10 1 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 77 19 0 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 37 4 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 39 13 1 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

22 of 1,251 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,251 flights

What the Data Says About MCI to TPA

3,449 tracked flights put the MCI to TPA pairing (Kansas City to Tampa) at a 79.4% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 60.2 minutes on average. Across the 1,048-mile route and its 6 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.8% cancelled and 0.0% diverted (1,251 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 64% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MCI to TPA?
Flights from Kansas City to Tampa have a 79.4% on-time rate based on 3,449 flights. The average delay is 60.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MCI to TPA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 1,251 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MCI to TPA?
The flight distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 1,048 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MCI to TPA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (64% 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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