PHX (Phoenix) to MCI (Kansas City) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 57 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.PHX → MCI
PHX (Phoenix) to MCI (Kansas City)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Frontier Airlines edges out American Airlines on this route — 87% vs 80% on time.
Airline Comparison
Frontier Airlines leads at 87% on time; American Airlines trails at 80%.
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Good to know
Departing from PHX
82% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PHX has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 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 ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.