Tampa (TPA) to Dallas (DAL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 40m
- 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 9 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 81% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft52%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to DAL delayed?
- 23% of TPA–DAL 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 15 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 9 p.m. have the worst (56%). 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 40m over 917 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are TPA to DAL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below 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 2,705 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.