Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on FLL–TPA. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 57% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 64%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 3.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 197 mi
Best airline from FLL to TPA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 9 min | 0.9% | 759 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 17 min | 2.3% | 1,538 |
| JetBlue Airways | 64% | 30 min | 2.7% | 294 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FLL to TPA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 13 min |
| Friday | 73% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FLL to TPA delayed?
- 24% of FLL–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FLL to TPA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 759 flights. 3 airlines flew FLL–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FLL to TPA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FLL to TPA?
- The scheduled FLL–TPA flight time averages 1h 4m over 197 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are FLL to TPA flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 FLL to TPA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,591 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.