72% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (74%). 8% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for FLL → MCI: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 63% of the time. About 1 in 15 flights landed an hour or more late; 1.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early72%
- 15–30 min late11%
- 30–60 min late8.3%
- 1–2 hours late3.9%
- 2–3 hours late2.4%
- 3+ hours late0.2%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled1.5%
Share of all 532 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 404 | 74% | 0.7% | 0 min | 6.2% | +50 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | 128 | 66% | 3.9% | +1 min | 7.8% | +51 min | Spirit Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at FLL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (84%). Worst: March (62%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 56 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 58 | — | — |
| Thursday | 69 | — | — |
| Friday | 84 | — | — |
| Saturday | 105 | 65% | 1.9% |
| Sunday | 74 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 4 · airline 2 · air traffic/airport 2
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 4 | 25% | 1 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 2 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 4 | 50% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Fort Lauderdale or Kansas City. None has been clearly more reliable than FLL → MCI.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLL → MCI (this route) | 532 | 72% | 1.5% |
| MIA → MCI Miami to Kansas City | 872 | 72% | 1.3% |
Questions
How often are flights from FLL to MCI on time?
72% of 532 scheduled flights from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Kansas City, MO arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.5% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from FLL to MCI?
Southwest Airlines: 74% of its 404 flights on the route arrived on time. Spirit Airlines: 66%.
What month has the most delays from FLL to MCI?
March (62% on time). The best month is November (84%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- MCI → FLL (return)
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) delays by hour
- Flights into Kansas City (MCI)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Spirit Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.