Route on-time record

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

Orlando (Orlando International Airport) to Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport). 1,572 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 72% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 2800 at 7:15 AM.

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MCO → MCI

Orlando to Kansas City: 1,572 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

72%

Cancelled

1.5%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

95% on time vs 54% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

71% 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 · Southwest 2800
7:15 AM → 9:25 AM3h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (54 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 54 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 95% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 54%).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 54 flights
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#2 · Southwest 2333
6:05 AM → 8:15 AM3h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (18 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 95% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 54%).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (18 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 18 flights
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#3 · Southwest 3820
8:30 AM → 10:40 AM3h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
81%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 95% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 54%).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#4 · Southwest 3140
1:15 PM → 3:15 PM3h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (55 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 55 flights
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#5 · Southwest 2804
2:30 PM → 4:40 PM3h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-04.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
69%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 69% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (13 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 13 flights
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#6 · Spirit 2058
3:06 PM → 5:06 PM3h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-01.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#7 · Southwest 3316
9:55 PM → 12:05 AM3h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
10.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#8 · Southwest 4620
6:30 PM → 8:45 PM3h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
66%
chance on time
On time (history)
54%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
49 min
- Arrived on time 54% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 54% on time; Before 9 AM: 95%).
- Departs inside MCO's trouble window: 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 89% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 13 flights
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#9 · Southwest 3946
12:50 PM → 3:00 PM3h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
66%
chance on time
On time (history)
50%
Cancelled
4.0%
Avg arrival delay
28 min
- Arrived on time 50% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#10 · Spirit 1167
9:45 PM → 11:53 PM3h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-13.
62%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
10.9%
Avg arrival delay
20 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (82 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 10.9% of the time (10 of 92).
- Departs outside MCO's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 76% of its 89 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 82 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines71%
1,232 flights · 72% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel
Spirit Airlines69%
312 flights · 71% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM95%
302 flights · avg delay 5 min
9 AM to noon81%
229 flights · avg delay 9 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
346 flights · avg delay 13 min
3 to 6 PM62%
133 flights · avg delay 21 min
6 to 9 PM54%
424 flights · avg delay 31 min
After 9 PM54%
138 flights · avg delay 31 min

Best day: Tuesday (77%). Worst: Sunday (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.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft42%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)35%
Air traffic control and airport volume20%
Severe weather3%

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

MCO to MCI questions

What time of day is best to fly MCO to MCI?: Before 9 AM: 95% of flights arrived on time, against 54% for departures 6 to 9 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 MCO to MCI?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 71% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,232 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 MCO to MCI?: July (59% on time); the best was November (81%), 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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