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

San Diego, CA (SAN) to Tampa, FL (TPA) flight delay odds

80.0% of 615 official scheduled SAN-to-TPA flights arrived on time; 12.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.7% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
80.0%arrived on time
12.4%30+ min late
0.7%cancelled
615scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SAN to TPA?

Among qualifying SAN-to-TPA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.4% of 142 flights. Late morning was lowest at 78.3% across 152 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning14282.4%10.6%0.7%
Late morning15278.3%13.2%0.7%
Afternoon32179.8%12.8%0.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for SAN to TPA?

Among qualifying SAN-to-TPA weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 83.3% of 84 flights. Tuesday was lowest at 75.6% across 82 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday8779.3%17.2%0.0%
Tuesday8275.6%12.2%1.2%
Wednesday7878.2%7.7%0.0%
Thursday8483.3%8.3%1.2%
Friday8983.1%12.4%1.1%
Saturday10482.7%13.5%1.0%
Sunday9176.9%14.3%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SAN to TPA?

Among qualifying SAN-to-TPA airline results, Alaska Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 81.6% of 364 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 77.7% across 251 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Alaska Airlines36481.6%11.5%0.8%
Southwest Airlines25177.7%13.5%0.4%

Which month was most reliable for SAN to TPA?

Among qualifying SAN-to-TPA month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 92.3% of 52 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 66.1% across 62 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253571.4%17.1%2.9%
August 20253686.1%13.9%0.0%
September 20253485.3%2.9%2.9%
October 20255292.3%5.8%0.0%
November 20254977.6%12.2%2.0%
December 20254877.1%22.9%0.0%
January 20266173.8%16.4%0.0%
February 20265682.1%8.9%0.0%
March 20266266.1%19.4%0.0%
April 20266081.7%10.0%0.0%
May 20266279.0%11.3%0.0%
June 20266090.0%6.7%1.7%

What drove SAN to TPA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SAN-to-TPA delay category, accounting for 44.7% of 7,133 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline32.8%
Late aircraft44.7%
National airspace19.0%
Weather3.4%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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