Tampa (TPA) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 58% in May 2026. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,136 mi
Best airline from TPA to PVD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 13 min | 1.1% | 795 |
| JetBlue Airways | 76% | 22 min | 0.0% | 373 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to PVD
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 15 min |
| Friday | 73% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 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 operations24%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to PVD delayed?
- 23% of TPA–PVD 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to PVD?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 795 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 8 p.m. have the worst (59%). 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 23% of the time.
- How often are TPA to PVD flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 PVD?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,168 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.