BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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CLT→TPA

Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Tampa, FL (TPA) flight delay odds

73.8% of 3,205 official scheduled CLT-to-TPA flights arrived on time; 16.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.7% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
73.8%arrived on time
16.1%30+ min late
1.7%cancelled
3,205scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CLT to TPA?

Among qualifying CLT-to-TPA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.9% of 390 flights. Night was lowest at 59.2% across 355 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning39087.9%5.9%1.3%
Late morning62082.4%8.7%1.3%
Afternoon94075.4%16.3%1.5%
Evening90065.7%22.1%2.1%
Night35559.2%24.5%2.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for CLT to TPA?

Among qualifying CLT-to-TPA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.6% of 426 flights. Sunday was lowest at 63.6% across 489 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday48572.8%15.5%3.3%
Tuesday42677.5%14.6%0.7%
Wednesday42682.6%10.3%0.5%
Thursday46973.6%18.6%0.6%
Friday47875.3%14.6%0.4%
Saturday43272.5%15.7%3.5%
Sunday48963.6%22.5%2.5%

Which airline was most reliable for CLT to TPA?

Among qualifying CLT-to-TPA airline results, Spirit Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 74.1% of 85 flights. Frontier Airlines was lowest at 67.6% across 142 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines2,97874.0%15.7%1.6%
Frontier Airlines14267.6%23.9%3.5%
Spirit Airlines8574.1%16.5%1.2%

Which month was most reliable for CLT to TPA?

Among qualifying CLT-to-TPA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 84.8% of 264 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 55.4% across 314 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202531455.4%33.8%1.6%
August 202528963.7%23.5%0.7%
September 202526484.8%9.8%0.0%
October 202525980.7%8.5%0.4%
November 202527181.2%12.2%0.0%
December 202527274.3%15.4%0.0%
January 202626371.1%10.6%10.6%
February 202624578.0%14.3%1.6%
March 202628576.1%13.3%2.5%
April 202628376.7%14.5%1.1%
May 202625072.0%19.2%0.0%
June 202621075.7%13.8%1.4%

What drove CLT to TPA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CLT-to-TPA delay category, accounting for 49.0% of 49,241 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline29.4%
Late aircraft49.0%
National airspace14.7%
Weather6.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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