Tampa (TPA) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly TPA to PVD matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 91% on-time in October 2024 to just 36% in July 2026. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,136 mi
Best airline from TPA to PVD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 76% | 22 min | 0.0% | 373 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76% | 15 min | 1.2% | 825 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to PVD
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 71% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to PVD delayed?
- 24% of TPA–PVD 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to PVD?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 373 flights. 2 airlines flew TPA–PVD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to PVD?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (96% 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 PVD?
- The scheduled TPA–PVD flight time averages 2h 52m over 1,136 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are TPA to PVD flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TPA to PVD?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 36% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 55-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,198 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.