Hartford (BDL) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BDL–TPA. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 56% — a gap of 38 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,111 mi
Best airline from BDL to TPA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 12 min | 5.0% | 121 |
| JetBlue Airways | 79% | 15 min | 1.8% | 913 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77% | 15 min | 0.9% | 696 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BDL to TPA
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 15 min |
| Friday | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BDL to TPA delayed?
- 22% of BDL–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BDL to TPA?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 121 flights. 3 airlines flew BDL–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BDL to TPA?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BDL to TPA?
- The scheduled BDL–TPA flight time averages 3h 7m over 1,111 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BDL to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BDL to TPA?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,730 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.