Which departure time was most reliable for TPA to LAX?
Among qualifying TPA-to-LAX departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.1% of 603 flights. Evening was lowest at 75.5% across 306 flights.
| Departure window | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | 603 | 86.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Late morning | 92 | 84.8% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Afternoon | 191 | 82.7% | 13.1% | 0.5% |
| Evening | 306 | 75.5% | 15.4% | 1.0% |
Which weekday was most reliable for TPA to LAX?
Among qualifying TPA-to-LAX weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.9% of 175 flights. Sunday was lowest at 76.1% across 180 flights.
| Day | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 184 | 83.2% | 8.7% | 1.6% |
| Tuesday | 175 | 86.9% | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 166 | 83.7% | 9.0% | 1.2% |
| Thursday | 173 | 83.8% | 9.2% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 184 | 80.4% | 11.4% | 1.1% |
| Saturday | 130 | 86.2% | 9.2% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 180 | 76.1% | 13.9% | 1.7% |
Which airline was most reliable for TPA to LAX?
Among qualifying TPA-to-LAX airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 89.5% of 390 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 68.5% across 143 flights.
| Airline | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 659 | 81.8% | 9.9% | 1.4% |
| United Airlines | 390 | 89.5% | 6.2% | 0.3% |
| Southwest Airlines | 143 | 68.5% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Which month was most reliable for TPA to LAX?
Among qualifying TPA-to-LAX month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.7% of 84 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 73.8% across 107 flights.
| Month | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 85 | 75.3% | 16.5% | 0.0% |
| August 2025 | 87 | 85.1% | 8.0% | 2.3% |
| September 2025 | 84 | 91.7% | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| October 2025 | 91 | 86.8% | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| November 2025 | 105 | 85.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% |
| December 2025 | 107 | 73.8% | 16.8% | 0.9% |
| January 2026 | 105 | 81.9% | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| February 2026 | 99 | 85.9% | 5.1% | 1.0% |
| March 2026 | 119 | 88.2% | 7.6% | 2.5% |
| April 2026 | 120 | 82.5% | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| May 2026 | 107 | 77.6% | 13.1% | 1.9% |
| June 2026 | 83 | 78.3% | 15.7% | 0.0% |
What drove TPA to LAX delay minutes?
Airline was the largest recorded TPA-to-LAX delay category, accounting for 39.7% of 11,581 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.
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