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Route on-time record

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

Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) to Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport). 905 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2913 at 12:30 PM.

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PHL → MCI

Philadelphia to Kansas City: 905 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

3.6%

avg delay 22 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

79% on time vs 65% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

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. #1 · American 2913

    12:30 PM → 2:48 PM3h 18m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside PHL's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 44 flights

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  2. #2 · American 371

    7:46 PM → 9:56 PM3h 10m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 65% on time; 9 AM to noon: 79%).
    • Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find American 371 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · PSA 5649 · sold as American Eagle

    2:04 PM → 4:17 PM3h 13m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

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  4. #4 · American 2875

    2:29 PM → 4:38 PM3h 09m nonstop

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

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 79% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

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  5. #5 · American 2901

    5:51 PM → 8:03 PM3h 12m nonstop

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

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    53%
    Cancelled
    5.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    47 min
    • Arrived on time 53% of the time (73 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.2% of the time (4 of 77).
    • Departs inside PHL's trouble window: 72% of its 95 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 73 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines71%

    488 flights · 73% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel

  • PSA Airlines (sold as American Eagle)69%

    359 flights · 73% on time as flown · 6.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon79%

    304 flights · avg delay 17 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    236 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 3 to 6 PM77%

    31 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • 6 to 9 PM65%

    309 flights · avg delay 30 min

Best day: Tuesday (81%). Worst: Thursday (73%).

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
78
F
80
M
88
A
77
M
76
J
70
J
65
A
75
S
84
O
79
N
79
D
65

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft50%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume18%
  • Severe weather5%

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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PHL to MCI questions

What time of day is best to fly PHL to MCI?
9 AM to noon: 79% of flights arrived on time, against 65% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from PHL to MCI?
American, with a season-adjusted 71% chance of operating and arriving on time over 488 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 PHL to MCI?
July (65% on time); the best was March (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.

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