Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa (TPA) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 88% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 55% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,984 mi
Best airline from LAS to TPA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 12 min | 2.1% | 811 |
| Southwest Airlines | 68% | 17 min | 0.5% | 1,289 |
| Frontier Airlines | 64% | 27 min | 4.5% | 179 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to TPA
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 18 min |
| Friday | 69% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations51%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to TPA delayed?
- 27% of LAS–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 LAS to TPA?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 811 flights. 3 airlines flew LAS–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to TPA?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to TPA?
- The scheduled LAS–TPA flight time averages 4h 19m over 1,984 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are LAS to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LAS to TPA?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,279 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.