Birmingham (BHM) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Birmingham (BHM) to Tampa (TPA) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 48% — a 49-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 459 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BHM to TPA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 10 min |
| Friday | 75% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft63%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BHM to TPA delayed?
- 20% of BHM–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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BHM to TPA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BHM to TPA?
- The scheduled BHM–TPA flight time averages 1h 27m over 459 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are BHM to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 BHM to TPA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 49-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 840 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.