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Route on-time record

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

Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) to Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport). 1,015 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 87% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2897 at 6:40 AM.

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MCI → SLC

Kansas City to Salt Lake City: 1,015 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

87%

Cancelled

1.2%

avg delay 9 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 69% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

86% 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 · Delta 2897

    6:40 AM → 8:29 AM2h 49m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    1.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 69%).

    Strong track record · 358 flights

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  2. #2 · Delta 2882

    2:40 PM → 4:21 PM2h 41m nonstop

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

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (296 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • 59% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 296 flights

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  3. #3 · Delta 2903

    8:11 PM → 9:59 PM2h 49m nonstop

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

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (333 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 333 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines86%

    1,015 flights · 87% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM92%

    365 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • Noon to 3 PM87%

    362 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • 3 to 6 PM69%

    40 flights · avg delay 20 min

  • 6 to 9 PM85%

    248 flights · avg delay 11 min

Best day: Tuesday (91%). Worst: Sunday (87%).

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
86
F
84
M
89
A
90
M
92
J
88
J
88
A
89
S
91
O
91
N
85
D
86

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft49%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)34%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume14%
  • 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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MCI to SLC questions

What time of day is best to fly MCI to SLC?
Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 69% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from MCI to SLC?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 86% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,015 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 MCI to SLC?
February (84% on time); the best was May (92%), 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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