Which departure time was most reliable for TPA to DCA?
Among qualifying TPA-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.4% of 301 flights. Evening was lowest at 57.9% across 551 flights.
| Departure window | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | 301 | 90.4% | 3.3% | 4.0% |
| Late morning | 666 | 79.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% |
| Afternoon | 730 | 68.2% | 19.7% | 2.2% |
| Evening | 551 | 57.9% | 27.0% | 3.3% |
Which weekday was most reliable for TPA to DCA?
Among qualifying TPA-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 76.7% of 249 flights. Sunday was lowest at 60.7% across 328 flights.
| Day | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 336 | 69.0% | 13.7% | 4.8% |
| Tuesday | 341 | 76.5% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| Wednesday | 332 | 75.0% | 15.1% | 1.8% |
| Thursday | 327 | 74.0% | 15.0% | 1.2% |
| Friday | 335 | 72.8% | 20.0% | 0.6% |
| Saturday | 249 | 76.7% | 18.1% | 0.4% |
| Sunday | 328 | 60.7% | 25.0% | 3.4% |
Which airline was most reliable for TPA to DCA?
Among qualifying TPA-to-DCA airline results, Southwest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 74.0% of 701 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 70.7% across 1,521 flights.
| Airline | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,521 | 70.7% | 18.5% | 2.8% |
| Southwest Airlines | 701 | 74.0% | 14.7% | 1.4% |
| Republic Airways | 26 | 88.5% | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Which month was most reliable for TPA to DCA?
Among qualifying TPA-to-DCA month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 80.6% of 180 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 54.7% across 181 flights.
| Month | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 181 | 54.7% | 28.7% | 5.5% |
| August 2025 | 176 | 73.3% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| September 2025 | 172 | 75.0% | 15.7% | 0.0% |
| October 2025 | 173 | 73.4% | 14.5% | 1.7% |
| November 2025 | 195 | 76.4% | 15.9% | 1.0% |
| December 2025 | 201 | 70.1% | 19.4% | 1.0% |
| January 2026 | 205 | 72.7% | 11.2% | 9.8% |
| February 2026 | 195 | 70.8% | 16.4% | 1.0% |
| March 2026 | 218 | 68.3% | 17.0% | 3.2% |
| April 2026 | 180 | 80.6% | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| May 2026 | 176 | 74.4% | 18.8% | 1.1% |
| June 2026 | 176 | 75.0% | 17.0% | 1.1% |
What drove TPA to DCA delay minutes?
Late aircraft was the largest recorded TPA-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 54.4% of 42,222 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.
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