Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at MCI?
Kansas City International — Kansas City
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High Risk — 51% miss rate
Probably not — a 45 minutes layover at MCI means roughly a 51% chance of missing your flight.
51%
Miss Rate
80%
On-Time Rate
66m
Avg Delay
Why 45 Minutes Is High Risk at MCI
A 45-minute connection at MCI is very risky. There's roughly a 51% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 129 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: MCI has a 80% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: MCI requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 45.
−High average delay: When flights are late at MCI, the average delay is 66 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at MCI
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 45-minute layover is 15 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 129+ minute layovers at MCI
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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