Tampa (TPA) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on TPA–DEN. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but August 2025 dropped to 68% — a gap of 24 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 8.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,506 mi
Best airline from TPA to DEN
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 1.0% | 2,437 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 13 min | 0.9% | 2,610 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77% | 21 min | 2.0% | 1,186 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to DEN
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 14 min |
| Friday | 77% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to DEN delayed?
- 20% of TPA–DEN 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to DEN?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 2,437 flights. 3 airlines flew TPA–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to DEN?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to DEN?
- The scheduled TPA–DEN flight time averages 4h 3m over 1,506 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are TPA to DEN flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TPA to DEN?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 6,233 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.