Austin (AUS) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on AUS–TPA. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 62% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 928 mi
Best airline from AUS to TPA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 82% | 12 min | 1.2% | 420 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 15 min | 0.9% | 2,227 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to TPA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 74% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather1%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to TPA delayed?
- 24% of AUS–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to TPA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 420 flights. 2 airlines flew AUS–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to TPA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to TPA?
- The scheduled AUS–TPA flight time averages 2h 20m over 928 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are AUS to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 AUS to TPA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,672 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.