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Route · TPA → MCI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Kansas City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to MCI (Tampa to Kansas City) ranks #3126 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.2%
On-time
-0.8 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
3,477
Flights
#3126 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 66%

Distance

1,048 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 53 11 1 0 WN,F9
Nov 2025 57 13 0 0 F9,WN
Oct 2025 63 21 0 0 WN,F9
Sep 2025 34 3 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 39 8 0 1 WN
Jul 2025 61 13 0 1 WN
Jun 2025 60 19 0 0 WN
May 2025 67 13 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 65 8 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 68 17 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 45 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 41 4 3 1 WN
Dec 2024 36 6 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 35 5 2 0 WN
Oct 2024 51 2 11 1 WN
Sep 2024 34 2 1 0 WN
Aug 2024 39 8 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 62 21 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 60 11 1 0 WN
May 2024 62 19 0 1 WN
Apr 2024 66 16 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 77 24 1 1 NK,WN
Feb 2024 37 6 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 39 8 2 0 WN

TPA–MCI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.6%) · weakest: June (69.1%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.6% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~65 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.1% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

22 of 1,251 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

6 of 1,251 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

TPA - Tampa

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Tampa, FL.

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

Compare TPA vs MCI

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among TPA departures

From TPA, this corridor sits with 46 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 51 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Kansas City · fleet on-time rank #3798 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to MCI

The Tampa to Kansas City corridor (TPA to MCI) posts a 78.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,477 tracked flights. Late flights run 63.3 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 1,048-mile route; over the last 24 months, 22 of 1,251 flights were cancelled (1.8%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 66% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–MCI peaks in September at 89.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~65 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.1%, a 20.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to MCI rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to MCI ranks #3126 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 TPA to MCI? ▼
Flights from Tampa to Kansas City have a 78.2% on-time rate based on 3,477 flights. The average delay is 63.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to MCI? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 1,251 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to MCI? ▼
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI) is approximately 1,048 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to MCI? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TPA Airport

Tampa
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 TPA–MCI data

TPA–MCI is mid-pack at 78.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare TPA and MCI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.6% on-time) beats June (69.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.2% 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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