Best Time to Fly PHL to MCI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Philadelphia International → Kansas City International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
908 flights were scheduled from Philadelphia (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI) in the last 12 months, and 75.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 87.7%, while PSA Airlines trailed at 72.1%.
March has been the best month (89% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (69%).
3.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PHL to MCI on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 87.7% | 56 min | 1.7% | 58 |
| American Airlines | 75.0% | 69 min | 1.4% | 593 |
| PSA Airlines | 72.1% | 81 min | 9.3% | 257 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHL to MCI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,736 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 89.0% | 3.9% | 104 |
| 9am–10am | 80.6% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 10am–11am | 82.7% | 1.0% | 393 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.8% | 1.6% | 191 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.6% | 2.8% | 107 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.0% | 2.5% | 203 |
| 3pm–4pm | 91.8% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.7% | 8.4% | 83 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.6% | 2.9% | 417 |
| 8pm–9pm | 79.4% | 12.8% | 78 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 19 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHL to MCI
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 61.5% | -16.9 pts | 4.8% | 42 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.7% | -9.7 pts | 5.0% | 381 |
| All other days | 78.4% | — | 2.2% | 1,287 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).