Providence (PVD) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Providence (PVD) to Tampa (TPA) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2026, 97% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 56% — a 41-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,136 mi
Best airline from PVD to TPA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 14 min | 1.2% | 825 |
| JetBlue Airways | 74% | 17 min | 0.5% | 373 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PVD to TPA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 11 min |
| Friday | 77% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 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 aircraft50%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system31%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PVD to TPA delayed?
- 23% of PVD–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PVD to TPA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 825 flights. 2 airlines flew PVD–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PVD to TPA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PVD to TPA?
- The scheduled PVD–TPA flight time averages 3h 12m over 1,136 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are PVD to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 PVD to TPA?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 56% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,198 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.