Best Time to Fly DTW to MCI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → Kansas City International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,343 flights were scheduled from Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City (MCI) in the last 12 months, and 81.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and June the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
DTW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 81.5% | 68 min | 1.2% | 1,327 |
| American Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 3 | ||
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 12 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to MCI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,727 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 88.6% | 0.7% | 740 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.0% | 0.6% | 509 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.4% | 1.2% | 590 |
| 4pm–5pm | 86.6% | 0.0% | 127 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.1% | 1.7% | 296 |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.5% | 0.7% | 428 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DTW 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) | 65.3% | -19.6 pts | 0.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.8% | -5.2 pts | 1.1% | 90 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.5% | -6.5 pts | 0.4% | 492 |
| All other days | 85.0% | — | 1.0% | 2,095 |
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).