New York to Kansas City — airline reliability comparison
Republic Airways is the most reliable airline on the LGA to MCI route with a 87% on-time rate, compared to Delta Air Lines at 73%. Based on 994 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic AirwaysYXBest | 87% | 4.1% | 50m | 994 |
| Endeavor Air9E | 83% | 4.0% | 64m | 1,626 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 81% | 6.6% | 75m | 102 |
| Southwest AirlinesWN | 76% | 2.4% | 64m | 2,393 |
| Delta Air LinesDLWorst | 73% | 3.2% | 88m | 1,929 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.