Tampa (TPA) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on TPA–PIT. November 2025 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but May 2026 dropped to 62% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 873 mi
Best airline from TPA to PIT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 14 min | 1.0% | 1,611 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77% | 21 min | 2.4% | 286 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to PIT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 16 min |
| Friday | 80% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft62%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to PIT delayed?
- 22% of TPA–PIT 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to PIT?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,611 flights. 2 airlines flew TPA–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to PIT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to PIT?
- The scheduled TPA–PIT flight time averages 2h 21m over 873 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are TPA to PIT 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 PIT?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,897 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.