Tampa (TPA) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Tampa (TPA) to Cleveland (CLE) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 57% — a 39-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 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 927 mi
Best airline from TPA to CLE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 11 min | 0.7% | 273 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77% | 19 min | 2.2% | 1,830 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to CLE
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 18 min |
| Friday | 78% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 aircraft65%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to CLE delayed?
- 22% of TPA–CLE 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to CLE?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 273 flights. 2 airlines flew TPA–CLE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to CLE?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (96% 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 CLE?
- The scheduled TPA–CLE flight time averages 2h 38m over 927 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are TPA to CLE flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 CLE?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,144 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.