Tampa (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on TPA–PHX. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 66% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,788 mi
Best airline from TPA to PHX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 1.0% | 996 |
| American Airlines | 78% | 20 min | 0.9% | 1,383 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to PHX
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 13 min |
| Friday | 81% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 aircraft41%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to PHX delayed?
- 20% of TPA–PHX 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to PHX?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 996 flights. 2 airlines flew TPA–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to PHX?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to PHX?
- The scheduled TPA–PHX flight time averages 4h 38m over 1,788 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are TPA to PHX flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 PHX?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,379 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.