Miami (MIA) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Miami (MIA) to Tampa (TPA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 85% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 57% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 8.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 204 mi
Best airline from MIA to TPA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 84% | 9 min | 2.7% | 997 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 25 min | 1.5% | 5,088 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MIA to TPA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 21 min |
| Friday | 71% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MIA to TPA delayed?
- 29% of MIA–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MIA to TPA?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 997 flights. 2 airlines flew MIA–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MIA to TPA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MIA to TPA?
- The scheduled MIA–TPA flight time averages 1h 9m over 204 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are MIA to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 MIA to TPA?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,119 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.