Tampa (TPA) to Baltimore (BWI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on TPA–BWI. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 64% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 7.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 842 mi
Best airline from TPA to BWI
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 12 min | 2.3% | 5,021 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77% | 19 min | 5.1% | 257 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 21 min | 1.7% | 692 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to BWI
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 13 min |
| Friday | 80% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft51%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to BWI delayed?
- 20% of TPA–BWI 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 BWI?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 5,021 flights. 3 airlines flew TPA–BWI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to BWI?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to BWI?
- The scheduled TPA–BWI flight time averages 2h 21m over 842 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are TPA to BWI flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TPA to BWI?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,970 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.