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

Denver, CO (DEN) to Tampa, FL (TPA) flight delay odds

76.2% of 3,098 official scheduled DEN-to-TPA flights arrived on time; 14.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.3% 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
76.2%arrived on time
14.4%30+ min late
0.3%cancelled
3,098scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DEN to TPA?

Among qualifying DEN-to-TPA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.6% of 596 flights. Evening was lowest at 62.7% across 641 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning59688.6%5.5%0.3%
Late morning67180.9%9.4%0.6%
Afternoon84572.1%17.8%0.1%
Evening64162.7%25.0%0.2%
Night34580.6%11.6%0.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for DEN to TPA?

Among qualifying DEN-to-TPA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 79.9% of 417 flights. Tuesday was lowest at 72.2% across 421 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday44978.0%12.7%1.8%
Tuesday42172.2%15.0%0.0%
Wednesday41779.9%10.8%0.0%
Thursday45975.4%17.4%0.0%
Friday46675.1%15.9%0.0%
Saturday42676.3%14.3%0.2%
Sunday46076.5%14.3%0.2%

Which airline was most reliable for DEN to TPA?

Among qualifying DEN-to-TPA airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 80.9% of 1,186 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 69.7% across 1,309 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,30969.7%17.5%0.2%
United Airlines1,18680.9%12.7%0.2%
Frontier Airlines60380.9%10.9%0.8%

Which month was most reliable for DEN to TPA?

Among qualifying DEN-to-TPA month results, November 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 90.1% of 243 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 57.5% across 287 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202528757.5%29.3%0.3%
August 202523270.7%17.7%0.0%
September 202521180.6%10.9%0.0%
October 202524278.1%12.0%0.0%
November 202524390.1%6.2%0.0%
December 202528078.6%13.9%0.4%
January 202624687.8%5.7%0.0%
February 202623982.4%8.8%0.0%
March 202633472.8%17.7%2.4%
April 202624982.3%7.6%0.0%
May 202626871.6%17.2%0.0%
June 202626767.4%21.0%0.0%

What drove DEN to TPA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DEN-to-TPA delay category, accounting for 44.1% of 45,019 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline35.8%
Late aircraft44.1%
National airspace18.7%
Weather1.4%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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