Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BWI–TPA. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 54% — a gap of 41 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 7.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 842 mi
Best airline from BWI to TPA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 2.2% | 5,064 |
| Spirit Airlines | 79% | 16 min | 5.1% | 255 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 28 min | 2.9% | 694 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BWI to TPA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 77% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft40%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BWI to TPA delayed?
- 22% of BWI–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 BWI to TPA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 5,064 flights. 3 airlines flew BWI–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BWI to TPA?
- Departures around 5 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 BWI to TPA?
- The scheduled BWI–TPA flight time averages 2h 32m over 842 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BWI to TPA flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BWI to TPA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,013 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.