Best Time to Fly MCI to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Kansas City International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
672 flights were scheduled from Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa (TPA) in the last 12 months, and 77.8% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and August the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 0.3% (US average 1.8%).
MCI to TPA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 77.7% | 52 min | 0.3% | 645 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 27 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MCI to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,274 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 93.8% | 0.0% | 179 |
| 6am–7am | 93.8% | 3.8% | 184 |
| 7am–8am | 90.5% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 8am–9am | 81.9% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 14 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.4% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.6% | 7.8% | 51 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.2% | 3.1% | 32 |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.3% | 0.0% | 85 |
| 5pm–6pm | 81.3% | 2.6% | 78 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.9% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 7pm–8pm | 59.5% | 2.5% | 157 |
| 8pm–9pm | 62.1% | 0.8% | 125 |
| 9pm–10pm | 65.3% | 0.0% | 75 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MCI to TPA
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) | 83.9% | +2.5 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.2% | -14.1 pts | 0.0% | 61 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 68.6% | -12.8 pts | 0.0% | 226 |
| All other days | 81.3% | — | 2.2% | 956 |
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).