Best Time to Fly CLT to MCI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Kansas City International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,190 flights were scheduled from Charlotte (CLT) to Kansas City (MCI) in the last 12 months, and 76.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 86.7% on time and American Airlines was last with 75.6%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and June the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 2.0% (US average 1.8%).
CLT 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 | 86.7% | 21 min | 0.0% | 30 |
| American Airlines | 75.6% | 65 min | 1.9% | 1,147 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 13 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to MCI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,621 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 87.2% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 8am–9am | 83.2% | 5.3% | 113 |
| 9am–10am | 85.1% | 0.3% | 330 |
| 10am–11am | 87.2% | 1.9% | 207 |
| 11am–12pm | 89.8% | 0.9% | 109 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.3% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.0% | 1.2% | 328 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.2% | 3.3% | 215 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.7% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.1% | 0.8% | 476 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 89.7% | 4.9% | 41 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.9% | 1.7% | 116 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.1% | 1.4% | 210 |
| 10pm–11pm | 68.2% | 4.0% | 348 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT 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) | 70.9% | -8.9 pts | 0.0% | 55 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.8% | -12.0 pts | 0.0% | 121 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.3% | -14.4 pts | 1.1% | 436 |
| All other days | 79.8% | — | 2.1% | 2,009 |
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).