Which airline is most reliable for LGA (New York) to MCI (Kansas City)?

The most reliable airline on the LGA to MCI route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 92%.

How often are flights delayed from LGA to MCI?

About 20% of flights from LGA to MCI experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on LGA to MCI flights?

When flights from LGA to MCI are delayed, the average delay is approximately 81 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a LGA to MCI flight?

With 80% of LGA to MCI flights arriving on time and an average delay of 81 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MCI is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

LGA → MCI

LGA (New York) to MCI (Kansas City)

LGA (New York) to MCI (Kansas City) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 92%. The average delay is 81 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 92% on time vs Delta Air Lines at 77%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 92% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 77%.

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Good to know

Departing from LGA

80% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LGA has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~33 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

LGA cancels 3.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at MCI

81% on time

When 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.