Route on-time record
MSP to MCI: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field) to Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport). 1,030 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 1630 at 3:20 PM.
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MSP → MCI
Minneapolis to Kansas City: 1,030 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
78%
Cancelled
1.8%
avg delay 19 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
83% on time vs 74% after 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
77% 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 · Delta 1630
3:20 PM → 4:50 PM1h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 94%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (17 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside MSP's trouble window: 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
Limited track record · 17 flights
Find Delta 1630 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 3867 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:55 AM → 8:41 AM1h 46m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 9 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (76 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 83% on time; After 9 PM: 74%).
- Departs outside MSP's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 76 flights
Find 6:55 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 3928 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:00 AM → 11:35 AM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
75%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 72%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 72% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside MSP's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 25 flights
Find 10:00 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · Delta 1657
9:30 PM → 11:03 PM1h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
72%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 24 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (350 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.6% of the time (13 of 364).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 74% on time; Before 9 AM: 83%).
- Departs outside MSP's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 350 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)77%
351 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel
- Delta Air Lines77%
679 flights · 78% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM83%
151 flights · avg delay 13 min
- 9 AM to noon81%
102 flights · avg delay 10 min
- Noon to 3 PM82%
253 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 3 to 6 PM77%
161 flights · avg delay 24 min
- After 9 PM74%
363 flights · avg delay 24 min
Best day: Tuesday (85%). Worst: Friday (79%).
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
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)66%
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Severe weather9%
- Air traffic control and airport volume8%
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
MSP to MCI questions
- What time of day is best to fly MSP to MCI?
- Before 9 AM: 83% of flights arrived on time, against 74% for departures after 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 MSP to MCI?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 351 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 MSP to MCI?
- July (71% on time); the best was November (88%), 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.
More routes from MSP
- MCI to MSP (return)
- MSP to ORD 70%
- MSP to DEN 78%
- MSP to ATL 83%
- MSP to DFW 76%
- MSP to PHX 80%
- MSP to SEA 81%
- MSP to MDW 79%
- MSP to DCA 74%
- MSP to CLT 80%
- MSP to LAS 82%
- MSP to EWR 77%
- MSP to LAX 82%
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