Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham (BHM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham (BHM) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 67% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 459 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to BHM
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 91% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 8 min |
| Friday | 75% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to BHM delayed?
- 22% of TPA–BHM 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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to BHM?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to BHM?
- The scheduled TPA–BHM flight time averages 1h 32m over 459 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are TPA to BHM 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 TPA to BHM?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 840 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.