Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly PHX to TPA matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 89% on-time in November 2024 to just 53% in March 2026. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,788 mi
Best airline from PHX to TPA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 16 min | 0.8% | 1,447 |
| Southwest Airlines | 68% | 20 min | 0.6% | 1,036 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to TPA
Aim for departures around 10 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 16 min |
| Friday | 74% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to TPA delayed?
- 27% of PHX–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to TPA?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 1,447 flights. 2 airlines flew PHX–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to TPA?
- Departures around 10 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (43%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to TPA?
- The scheduled PHX–TPA flight time averages 3h 55m over 1,788 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are PHX to TPA flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 PHX to TPA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,483 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.