Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DFW–TPA: 3.2% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Frontier Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 80% of the time.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 8.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 929 mi
Best airline from DFW to TPA
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 14 min | 2.5% | 526 |
| Spirit Airlines | 79% | 13 min | 2.2% | 274 |
| American Airlines | 67% | 24 min | 3.3% | 5,210 |
| Envoy Air | 63% | 28 min | 1.7% | 60 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to TPA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 20 min |
| Friday | 70% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to TPA delayed?
- 31% of DFW–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to TPA?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 526 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to TPA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to TPA?
- The scheduled DFW–TPA flight time averages 2h 29m over 929 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DFW to TPA flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to TPA?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 82%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,070 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.