72% of flights from Kansas City to Fort Lauderdale arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (74%). 9% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for MCI → FLL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 66% of the time. About 1 in 15 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 177 three hours or more; 2.1% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early72%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late9.4%
- 1–2 hours late4.5%
- 2–3 hours late1.5%
- 3+ hours late0.6%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled2.1%
Share of all 532 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 404 | 74% | 1.2% | 0 min | 5.9% | +48 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 128 | 65% | 4.7% | −3 min | 8.6% | +56 min | Spirit Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at MCI). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (84%). Worst: March (61%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 56 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 58 | — | — |
| Thursday | 69 | — | — |
| Friday | 84 | — | — |
| Saturday | 105 | 80% | 2.9% |
| Sunday | 74 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 4 · air traffic/airport 4 · airline 3
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 2 |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 4 | 50% | 1 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 4 | 50% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Kansas City or Fort Lauderdale. MCI → MIA has been 12 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI → FLL (this route) | 532 | 72% | 2.1% |
| MCI → MIA Kansas City to Miami | 872 | 83% | 1.4% |
Questions
How often are flights from MCI to FLL on time?
72% of 532 scheduled flights from Kansas City, MO to Fort Lauderdale, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.1% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from MCI to FLL?
Southwest Airlines: 74% of its 404 flights on the route arrived on time. Spirit Airlines: 65%.
What month has the most delays from MCI to FLL?
March (61% on time). The best month is October (84%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- FLL → MCI (return)
- Kansas City (MCI) delays by hour
- Flights into Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.