Pittsburgh (PIT) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Tampa (TPA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 66% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 873 mi
Best airline from PIT to TPA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 14 min | 0.8% | 1,596 |
| Spirit Airlines | 80% | 24 min | 1.8% | 285 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIT to TPA
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 18 min |
| Friday | 77% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIT to TPA delayed?
- 20% of PIT–TPA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PIT to TPA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,596 flights. 2 airlines flew PIT–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIT to TPA?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIT to TPA?
- The scheduled PIT–TPA flight time averages 2h 26m over 873 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are PIT to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PIT to TPA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,881 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.