Best Time to Fly TPA to MCI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Kansas City International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
661 flights were scheduled from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI) in the last 12 months, and 78.0% 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 (85% on time) and June the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
TPA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 78.2% | 59 min | 0.6% | 634 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 27 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to MCI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,263 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 96.4% | 2.3% | 86 |
| 6am–7am | 94.6% | 2.3% | 266 |
| 7am–8am | 93.5% | 0.0% | 108 |
| 8am–9am | 93.4% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 9am–10am | 85.7% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 10am–11am | 88.9% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.8% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.5% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 56.1% | 0.0% | 82 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.7% | 4.0% | 100 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.1% | 1.1% | 95 |
| 8pm–9pm | 68.4% | 0.9% | 115 |
| 9pm–10pm | 50.9% | 1.9% | 54 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 27 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TPA 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) | 80.7% | -0.4 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.0% | -1.0 pts | 1.6% | 61 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.1% | -5.0 pts | 0.0% | 214 |
| All other days | 81.0% | — | 2.1% | 957 |
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).