Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Kansas City (MCI): 10 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 86% of the last 7 tracked flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 10 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 9 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,000 km, an estimated 3 hours 4 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Fort Lauderdale and Kansas City. Updated 29 October 2026 at 19:06 UTC.
Today, FLL → MCI
Thu 29 Oct · local times- 07:25 WN2679SOUTHWEST Left 07:33 +8 Landed 09:38 −2
Checked FLL board 10:48 · MCI board 14:06
of the last 7 tracked FLL → MCI flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is −10 min. 0 of 9 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Conditions are tightest at MCI: a 48% chance of a 15+ minute delay. In this weather, the more delayed of the two airports is typically about +14 min. Both figures come from the two airports' delay records in similar weather. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Fort Lauderdale to Kansas City route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop FLL to MCI flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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Pro Flight Search: Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Kansas City (MCI) route reliability, measured from operated flights on official airport boards.
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FLL to MCI questions
Is FLL–MCI running on time right now?
Some delays possible. The departure side at FLL is the weaker end, route health score 66/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on FLL–MCI?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:00 from FLL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MCI delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from FLL to MCI?
Great-circle distance is 2,000 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 171–201 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does FLL–MCI fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 10 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.