Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa (TPA) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 53% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 17
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 406 mi
Best airline from ATL to TPA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 15 min | 1.7% | 1,943 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 22 min | 2.3% | 349 |
| Delta Air Lines | 73% | 18 min | 1.7% | 8,754 |
| Frontier Airlines | 64% | 32 min | 3.4% | 1,553 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to TPA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 11 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 71% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to TPA delayed?
- 27% of ATL–TPA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to TPA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,943 flights. 4 airlines flew ATL–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to TPA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 11 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to TPA?
- The scheduled ATL–TPA flight time averages 1h 27m over 406 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are ATL to TPA flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to TPA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 12,599 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.