Tampa (TPA) to Louisville (SDF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tampa (TPA) to Louisville (SDF) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in March 2025 that fell to 73% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 727 mi
Best airline from TPA to SDF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 9 min | 1.1% | 831 |
| Spirit Airlines | 79% | 16 min | 1.6% | 64 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to SDF
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 5 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 10 min |
| Friday | 85% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to SDF delayed?
- 16% of TPA–SDF 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 9 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to SDF?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 831 flights. 2 airlines flew TPA–SDF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to SDF?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to SDF?
- The scheduled TPA–SDF flight time averages 2h 8m over 727 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are TPA to SDF 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 SDF?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 895 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.