Tallahassee International Airport (TLH): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 92% on-time in November 2024 but sank to 72% in June 2025. Across the year it averages 84% against a national 78%, over roughly 13 departures a day to 10 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 16 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Destinations
- 10
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 8
Plan your departure from TLH
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 8 a.m.
- 93% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 86% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.5%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from TLH
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 13 min |
| Friday | 83% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 21 min |
Busiest routes from TLH
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLH → ATL (Atlanta) | 2,003 | 86% | 13 min |
| TLH → MIA (Miami) | 1,191 | 81% | 13 min |
| TLH → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 1,079 | 76% | 25 min |
| TLH → DCA (Washington) | 365 | 83% | 20 min |
Where flights into TLH come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL (Atlanta) → TLH | 2,003 | 82% | 13 min |
| MIA (Miami) → TLH | 1,191 | 84% | 9 min |
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → TLH | 1,078 | 76% | 21 min |
| DCA (Washington) → TLH | 365 | 64% | 33 min |
What causes delays at TLH
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing TLH.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather8%
Alternative airports near Tallahassee
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECP — Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | 86 mi | 79% | 17 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at TLH
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 86% | 13 min | 3,471 |
| Envoy Air | 85% | 11 min | 3,586 |
| Endeavor Air | 85% | 14 min | 355 |
| JetBlue Airways | 80% | 17 min | 119 |
| PSA Airlines | 80% | 26 min | 2,712 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at TLH?
- 16% of departures from Tallahassee International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 16 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from TLH?
- Flights scheduled around 8 a.m. depart on time 93% of the time at TLH, versus 69% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at TLH?
- In this dataset, June 2025 was the weakest month at TLH, with 72% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at TLH?
- 2.5% of scheduled departures from TLH were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 10,329 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.