Dallas (DAL) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Dallas (DAL) to Tampa (TPA) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 58% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 58%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 917 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DAL to TPA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 18 min |
| Friday | 73% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DAL to TPA delayed?
- 29% of DAL–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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DAL to TPA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 5 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 DAL to TPA?
- The scheduled DAL–TPA flight time averages 2h 19m over 917 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are DAL to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 DAL to TPA?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,611 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.