Tampa (TPA) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tampa (TPA) to Dallas (DAL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 60% — a 35-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 (91% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 917 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to DAL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 13 min |
| Fridaybest | 83% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 operations25%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to DAL delayed?
- 22% of TPA–DAL 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to DAL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to DAL?
- The scheduled TPA–DAL flight time averages 2h 41m over 917 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are TPA to DAL flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TPA to DAL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,602 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.