Tampa (TPA) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
On this route, when you fly matters more than who you fly. Book the morning: morning departures from TPA reach LAS on time 89% of the time, versus 69% later in the day. Overall the route posts a 81% on-time rate, ahead of the national 78%. Among carriers, Spirit Airlines has the edge at 84%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,984 mi
Best airline from TPA to LAS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 13 min | 2.3% | 812 |
| Southwest Airlines | 81% | 11 min | 0.7% | 1,307 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 34 min | 3.9% | 178 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to LAS
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft43%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to LAS delayed?
- 19% of TPA–LAS 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to LAS?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 812 flights. 3 airlines flew TPA–LAS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to LAS?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to LAS?
- The scheduled TPA–LAS flight time averages 4h 57m over 1,984 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are TPA to LAS flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for TPA to LAS?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 74%.
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Based on 2,297 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.