BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Dallas, TX (DAL) to Tampa, FL (TPA) flight delay odds

69.1% of 1,304 official scheduled DAL-to-TPA flights arrived on time; 18.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.0% 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 SIGNALVariable
69.1%arrived on time
18.9%30+ min late
1.0%cancelled
1,304scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DAL to TPA?

Among qualifying DAL-to-TPA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 92.1% of 340 flights. Evening was lowest at 51.2% across 373 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning34092.1%3.8%0.6%
Late morning19277.6%9.9%1.6%
Afternoon37863.2%21.2%0.5%
Evening37351.2%33.8%1.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for DAL to TPA?

Among qualifying DAL-to-TPA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 76.1% of 176 flights. Sunday was lowest at 61.4% across 202 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday19469.1%17.0%2.6%
Tuesday17676.1%15.3%0.6%
Wednesday16972.8%18.3%0.0%
Thursday19265.6%21.9%0.5%
Friday19770.6%15.7%1.0%
Saturday17469.5%19.0%1.1%
Sunday20261.4%24.3%1.0%

Which airline was most reliable for DAL to TPA?

Only Southwest Airlines met the DAL-to-TPA airline threshold: 69.1% of 1,304 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,30469.1%18.9%1.0%

Which month was most reliable for DAL to TPA?

Among qualifying DAL-to-TPA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 83.3% of 90 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 56.6% across 106 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512759.1%32.3%0.0%
August 20259666.7%16.7%1.0%
September 20259083.3%12.2%0.0%
October 202511977.3%12.6%0.8%
November 202510971.6%18.3%1.8%
December 202511073.6%16.4%0.0%
January 20269975.8%9.1%5.1%
February 202610570.5%14.3%0.0%
March 202611963.9%21.8%2.5%
April 202611071.8%19.1%0.0%
May 202611463.2%21.1%0.9%
June 202610656.6%28.3%0.0%

What drove DAL to TPA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DAL-to-TPA delay category, accounting for 50.5% of 21,237 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline29.3%
Late aircraft50.5%
National airspace16.3%
Weather3.6%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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