Tampa (TPA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying TPA to DFW isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Frontier Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 77% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 8.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 929 mi
Best airline from TPA to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 77% | 20 min | 3.0% | 529 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 24 min | 3.4% | 5,210 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 25 min | 2.2% | 269 |
| Envoy Air | 59% | 33 min | 1.7% | 60 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 21 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to DFW delayed?
- 26% of TPA–DFW 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to DFW?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 529 flights. 4 airlines flew TPA–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 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 DFW?
- The scheduled TPA–DFW flight time averages 2h 56m over 929 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are TPA to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from TPA to DFW?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from TPA
Other ways to fly to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Related guides
Based on 6,068 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.