Tampa (TPA) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tampa (TPA) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 89% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 57% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 17
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 406 mi
Best airline from TPA to ATL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 79% | 17 min | 1.8% | 8,754 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 15 min | 1.9% | 1,918 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 25 min | 2.6% | 350 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70% | 22 min | 2.6% | 1,551 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 14 min |
| Friday | 77% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to ATL delayed?
- 23% of TPA–ATL 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 8,754 flights. 4 airlines flew TPA–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to ATL?
- The scheduled TPA–ATL flight time averages 1h 38m over 406 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are TPA to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TPA to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 12,573 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.