FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to MCI (Kansas City) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 78%. The average delay is 63 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.FLL → MCI
FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to MCI (Kansas City)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 78% vs Spirit Airlines at 75%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 78% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 75%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from FLL
75% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. FLL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~16 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at MCI
81% on timeWhen flights into MCI are late, the average delay is 65 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MCI: TSA is ~16 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.