Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on TPA–RDU. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 67% — a gap of 26 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 587 mi
Best airline from TPA to RDU
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 84% | 15 min | 2.1% | 1,353 |
| Southwest Airlines | 81% | 12 min | 1.1% | 842 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 18 min | 2.1% | 521 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to RDU
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft57%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to RDU delayed?
- 19% of TPA–RDU 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to RDU?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,353 flights. 3 airlines flew TPA–RDU frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to RDU?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to RDU?
- The scheduled TPA–RDU flight time averages 1h 51m over 587 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are TPA to RDU flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TPA to RDU?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,718 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.