BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Washington, DC (DCA) to Tampa, FL (TPA) flight delay odds

72.5% of 2,248 official scheduled DCA-to-TPA flights arrived on time; 17.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.4% 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
72.5%arrived on time
17.7%30+ min late
2.4%cancelled
2,248scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+11.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DCA to TPA?

Among qualifying DCA-to-TPA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.5% of 695 flights. Evening was lowest at 56.6% across 495 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning69585.5%6.9%1.9%
Late morning36983.2%10.6%2.2%
Afternoon66864.5%24.1%1.9%
Evening49556.6%29.9%4.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for DCA to TPA?

Among qualifying DCA-to-TPA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 78.3% of 341 flights. Sunday was lowest at 62.3% across 329 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday33672.6%15.2%5.1%
Tuesday34178.3%13.8%2.9%
Wednesday33176.1%15.4%1.8%
Thursday32772.2%17.7%1.5%
Friday33569.9%20.9%0.6%
Saturday24977.1%14.9%0.8%
Sunday32962.3%25.8%3.6%

Which airline was most reliable for DCA to TPA?

Among qualifying DCA-to-TPA airline results, Southwest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 77.0% of 701 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 70.1% across 1,521 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,52170.1%19.8%2.7%
Southwest Airlines70177.0%13.8%1.9%
Republic Airways2692.3%3.8%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DCA to TPA?

Among qualifying DCA-to-TPA month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 85.6% of 180 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 64.6% across 181 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202518164.6%24.3%5.0%
August 202517668.8%19.3%0.6%
September 202517273.3%15.1%0.0%
October 202517369.4%19.7%2.3%
November 202519675.0%15.3%3.1%
December 202520068.0%25.0%1.0%
January 202620573.2%10.2%10.2%
February 202619573.8%17.9%0.5%
March 202621872.0%17.0%2.3%
April 202618085.6%11.7%0.0%
May 202617675.6%19.3%1.1%
June 202617671.0%18.8%1.7%

What drove DCA to TPA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DCA-to-TPA delay category, accounting for 56.8% of 43,324 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline23.8%
Late aircraft56.8%
National airspace15.5%
Weather3.7%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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