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

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

74.6% of 615 official scheduled TPA-to-SAN flights arrived on time; 13.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.8% 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
74.6%arrived on time
13.3%30+ min late
0.8%cancelled
615scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+1.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for TPA to SAN?

Among qualifying TPA-to-SAN departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.0% of 173 flights. Evening was lowest at 65.0% across 203 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning17389.0%5.2%0.6%
Late morning14376.9%14.0%2.1%
Afternoon9665.6%18.8%0.0%
Evening20365.0%17.2%0.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for TPA to SAN?

Among qualifying TPA-to-SAN weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 79.5% of 78 flights. Sunday was lowest at 63.7% across 91 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday8779.3%11.5%2.3%
Tuesday8278.0%13.4%0.0%
Wednesday7879.5%9.0%0.0%
Thursday8477.4%8.3%1.2%
Friday8978.7%9.0%0.0%
Saturday10468.3%16.3%1.9%
Sunday9163.7%24.2%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for TPA to SAN?

Among qualifying TPA-to-SAN airline results, Alaska Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 82.7% of 364 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 62.9% across 251 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Alaska Airlines36482.7%8.8%1.4%
Southwest Airlines25162.9%19.9%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for TPA to SAN?

Among qualifying TPA-to-SAN month results, March 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.1% of 62 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 60.0% across 35 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253560.0%17.1%5.7%
August 20253683.3%11.1%0.0%
September 20253482.4%2.9%2.9%
October 20255271.2%15.4%0.0%
November 20254985.7%8.2%0.0%
December 20254885.4%6.2%0.0%
January 20266172.1%19.7%0.0%
February 20265678.6%10.7%0.0%
March 20266287.1%6.5%0.0%
April 20266063.3%15.0%1.7%
May 20266264.5%29.0%0.0%
June 20266066.7%11.7%1.7%

What drove TPA to SAN delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded TPA-to-SAN delay category, accounting for 37.3% of 6,982 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline37.3%
Late aircraft34.8%
National airspace21.8%
Weather5.9%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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