Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 52% — a 41-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 8.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 507 mi
Best airline from TPA to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 16 min | 2.5% | 6,648 |
| Spirit Airlines | 79% | 14 min | 2.1% | 377 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78% | 22 min | 3.0% | 168 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to CLT
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 15 min |
| Friday | 80% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to CLT delayed?
- 19% of TPA–CLT 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 6,648 flights. 3 airlines flew TPA–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to CLT?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to CLT?
- The scheduled TPA–CLT flight time averages 1h 51m over 507 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are TPA to CLT flights cancelled?
- 2.5% 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 CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,193 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.