Albany (ALB) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Albany (ALB) to Tampa (TPA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 260 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.71
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,130 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ALB to TPA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 9 min |
| Fridaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ALB to TPA delayed?
- 18% of ALB–TPA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ALB to TPA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ALB to TPA?
- The scheduled ALB–TPA flight time averages 3h 11m over 1,130 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are ALB to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ALB to TPA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 504 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.