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Route on-time record

FLL to MCI: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport) to Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport). 583 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1434 at 9:00 AM.

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FLL → MCI

Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City: 583 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

1.4%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

87% on time vs 63% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

78% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Southwest 1434

    9:00 AM → 11:20 AM3h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (39 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 39 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 63%).
    • Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 39 flights

    Find Southwest 1434 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 174

    3:25 PM → 5:45 PM3h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    69%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 69% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 63% on time; 9 AM to noon: 87%).
    • Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 16 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines78%

    420 flights · 79% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM86%

    72 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • 9 AM to noon87%

    242 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • Noon to 3 PM69%

    156 flights · avg delay 21 min

  • 3 to 6 PM63%

    80 flights · avg delay 21 min

Best day: Wednesday (81%). Worst: Saturday (68%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
71
F
73
M
64
A
74
M
76
J
64
J
72
A
70
S
79
O
83
N
84
D
71

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft40%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume25%
  • Severe weather2%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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FLL to MCI questions

What time of day is best to fly FLL to MCI?
9 AM to noon: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 63% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from FLL to MCI?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 420 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on FLL to MCI?
June (64% on time); the best was November (84%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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