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

Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Tampa, FL (TPA) flight delay odds

78.9% of 1,191 official scheduled LAX-to-TPA flights arrived on time; 9.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.9% 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
78.9%arrived on time
9.7%30+ min late
0.9%cancelled
1,191scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LAX to TPA?

Among qualifying LAX-to-TPA departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 80.5% of 615 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 51.7% across 60 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning7678.9%7.9%0.0%
Late morning61580.5%9.1%1.1%
Afternoon6051.7%20.0%0.0%
Night44080.5%9.3%0.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for LAX to TPA?

Among qualifying LAX-to-TPA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 83.6% of 134 flights. Friday was lowest at 74.6% across 177 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday17979.9%10.1%1.1%
Tuesday17079.4%8.8%0.6%
Wednesday16683.1%8.4%0.6%
Thursday18277.5%8.8%0.5%
Friday17774.6%13.6%1.1%
Saturday13483.6%7.5%1.5%
Sunday18376.0%9.8%1.1%

Which airline was most reliable for LAX to TPA?

Among qualifying LAX-to-TPA airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 88.7% of 389 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 59.4% across 143 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines65977.4%10.5%1.5%
United Airlines38988.7%6.4%0.3%
Southwest Airlines14359.4%14.7%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for LAX to TPA?

Among qualifying LAX-to-TPA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 95.2% of 84 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 66.1% across 118 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258578.8%16.5%1.2%
August 20258789.7%4.6%1.1%
September 20258495.2%3.6%0.0%
October 20259292.4%2.2%0.0%
November 202510573.3%13.3%1.0%
December 202510766.4%22.4%0.9%
January 202610484.6%5.8%1.0%
February 20269984.8%6.1%1.0%
March 202611866.1%10.2%2.5%
April 202612084.2%5.8%0.0%
May 202610770.1%11.2%1.9%
June 20268367.5%13.3%0.0%

What drove LAX to TPA delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded LAX-to-TPA delay category, accounting for 48.1% of 12,482 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline48.1%
Late aircraft30.3%
National airspace20.2%
Weather0.9%
Security0.5%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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