Tampa (TPA) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on TPA–AUS. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 67% — a gap of 23 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 928 mi
Best airline from TPA to AUS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 13 min | 1.1% | 2,256 |
| Delta Air Lines | 78% | 22 min | 1.4% | 420 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to AUS
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 13 min |
| Friday | 81% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to AUS delayed?
- 21% of TPA–AUS 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to AUS?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 2,256 flights. 2 airlines flew TPA–AUS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to AUS?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 8 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 TPA to AUS?
- The scheduled TPA–AUS flight time averages 2h 42m over 928 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are TPA to AUS flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 TPA to AUS?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,701 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.