Best Time to Fly AUS to MCI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Austin - Bergstrom International → Kansas City International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
981 flights were scheduled from Austin (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI) in the last 12 months, and 74.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 79.4% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 74.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and July the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
AUS to MCI on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 79.4% | 158 min | 0.0% | 97 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74.2% | 55 min | 0.5% | 884 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AUS to MCI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,839 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 6am–7am | 96.0% | 1.0% | 101 |
| 7am–8am | 94.2% | 0.0% | 139 |
| 8am–9am | 95.7% | 0.8% | 118 |
| 9am–10am | 93.2% | 1.0% | 209 |
| 10am–11am | 86.6% | 1.2% | 83 |
| 11am–12pm | 91.9% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.7% | 0.0% | 95 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.6% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 2pm–3pm | 66.4% | 0.0% | 114 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.0% | 0.7% | 144 |
| 4pm–5pm | 61.8% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 5pm–6pm | 65.0% | 0.0% | 143 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.4% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 7pm–8pm | 83.0% | 0.0% | 94 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.4% | 0.0% | 108 |
| 9pm–10pm | 62.5% | 1.2% | 251 |
| 10pm–11pm | 48.7% | 4.8% | 42 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AUS to MCI
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 77.1% | -2.8 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.7% | -5.2 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.7% | -7.2 pts | 0.2% | 393 |
| All other days | 79.9% | — | 0.8% | 1,336 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).