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

Houston, TX (HOU) to Tampa, FL (TPA) flight delay odds

74.8% of 1,021 official scheduled HOU-to-TPA flights arrived on time; 14.6% 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
74.8%arrived on time
14.6%30+ min late
0.3%cancelled
1,021scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for HOU to TPA?

Among qualifying HOU-to-TPA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 94.0% of 218 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 60.7% across 201 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning21894.0%4.1%0.0%
Late morning23381.5%7.3%0.0%
Afternoon20160.7%25.9%1.0%
Evening35767.2%19.3%0.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for HOU to TPA?

Among qualifying HOU-to-TPA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 77.4% of 137 flights. Wednesday was lowest at 71.0% across 131 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday15374.5%13.7%1.3%
Tuesday13777.4%12.4%0.0%
Wednesday13171.0%18.3%0.0%
Thursday15074.7%14.0%0.0%
Friday15474.7%14.3%0.6%
Saturday13977.0%13.7%0.0%
Sunday15774.5%15.9%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for HOU to TPA?

Only Southwest Airlines met the HOU-to-TPA airline threshold: 74.8% of 1,021 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,02174.8%14.6%0.3%

Which month was most reliable for HOU to TPA?

Among qualifying HOU-to-TPA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 90.9% of 77 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 51.6% across 93 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259374.2%8.6%0.0%
August 20257977.2%12.7%0.0%
September 20257790.9%7.8%0.0%
October 20257975.9%12.7%0.0%
November 20258077.5%16.2%0.0%
December 20258379.5%13.3%1.2%
January 20268888.6%3.4%0.0%
February 20268383.1%10.8%0.0%
March 20269351.6%30.1%2.2%
April 20269068.9%18.9%0.0%
May 20269368.8%18.3%0.0%
June 20268366.3%20.5%0.0%

What drove HOU to TPA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded HOU-to-TPA delay category, accounting for 41.1% of 12,339 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline40.5%
Late aircraft41.1%
National airspace13.7%
Weather4.4%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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