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

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

80.8% of 1,032 official scheduled TPA-to-HOU flights arrived on time; 11.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.4% 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
80.8%arrived on time
11.0%30+ min late
0.4%cancelled
1,032scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+2.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for TPA to HOU?

Among qualifying TPA-to-HOU departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 93.8% of 369 flights. Evening was lowest at 66.8% across 340 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36993.8%3.5%0.5%
Late morning9779.4%11.3%0.0%
Afternoon20182.6%10.4%0.0%
Evening34066.8%19.1%0.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for TPA to HOU?

Among qualifying TPA-to-HOU weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 90.1% of 141 flights. Monday was lowest at 75.5% across 155 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday15575.5%16.1%0.6%
Tuesday14190.1%5.7%0.7%
Wednesday13585.2%5.2%0.0%
Thursday15080.7%8.7%0.7%
Friday15580.6%15.5%0.0%
Saturday13876.8%13.8%0.7%
Sunday15877.8%11.4%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for TPA to HOU?

Only Southwest Airlines met the TPA-to-HOU airline threshold: 80.8% of 1,032 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,03280.8%11.0%0.4%

Which month was most reliable for TPA to HOU?

Among qualifying TPA-to-HOU month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.5% of 88 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 72.0% across 93 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259383.9%10.8%0.0%
August 20258185.2%8.6%0.0%
September 20257787.0%9.1%0.0%
October 20257973.4%15.2%0.0%
November 20258180.2%14.8%0.0%
December 20258276.8%9.8%0.0%
January 20268887.5%6.8%0.0%
February 20268484.5%10.7%0.0%
March 20269372.0%15.1%3.2%
April 20269086.7%8.9%0.0%
May 20269476.6%8.5%1.1%
June 20269076.7%14.4%0.0%

What drove TPA to HOU delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded TPA-to-HOU delay category, accounting for 50.7% of 10,778 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline26.8%
Late aircraft50.7%
National airspace14.1%
Weather8.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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