Tampa (TPA) to San Antonio (SAT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tampa (TPA) to San Antonio (SAT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 58% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 972 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to SAT
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 11 min |
| Friday | 74% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 23 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 system18%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to SAT delayed?
- 22% of TPA–SAT 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to SAT?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to SAT?
- The scheduled TPA–SAT flight time averages 2h 49m over 972 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are TPA to SAT flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 SAT?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 831 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.