Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia (PHL) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 61% — a 29-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Flights/day
- 7.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 920 mi
Best airline from TPA to PHL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 23 min | 2.4% | 3,247 |
| Spirit Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 1.2% | 83 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72% | 26 min | 3.2% | 1,609 |
| Southwest Airlines | 70% | 18 min | 1.6% | 315 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to PHL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 25 min |
| Friday | 74% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft60%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to PHL delayed?
- 26% of TPA–PHL 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to PHL?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 3,247 flights. 4 airlines flew TPA–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to PHL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to PHL?
- The scheduled TPA–PHL flight time averages 2h 37m over 920 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are TPA to PHL flights cancelled?
- 2.6% 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 PHL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,254 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.