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Route · AUS → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Tampa

The AUS–TPA corridor (Austin, TX → Tampa, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 10 carriers across roughly 928 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.9%
On-time
-3.1 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
6,004
Flights

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Sep 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 62%

Distance

928 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 137 35 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2025 131 38 2 0 DL,WN
Oct 2025 128 31 0 0 WN,DL
Sep 2025 108 11 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2025 109 31 0 1 WN,DL
Jul 2025 115 37 0 0 WN,DL
Jun 2025 104 28 0 0 WN,DL
May 2025 87 23 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 89 22 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 99 20 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 77 15 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 72 8 1 0 WN
Dec 2024 97 23 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 89 17 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 86 10 9 0 WN
Sep 2024 68 9 4 0 WN
Aug 2024 72 10 2 0 WN
Jul 2024 85 32 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 80 26 0 0 WN
May 2024 84 29 0 2 WN
Apr 2024 87 18 2 0 WN
Mar 2024 97 28 1 1 WN
Feb 2024 87 14 0 0 AA,WN
Jan 2024 110 29 0 0 AA,WN

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

22 of 2,298 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,298 flights

What the Data Says About AUS to TPA

The Austin to Tampa corridor (AUS to TPA) posts a 75.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 6,004 tracked flights. Late flights run 68.1 minutes behind on average. 10 carriers cover the 928-mile route; over the last 24 months, 22 of 2,298 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 62% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from AUS to TPA?
Flights from Austin to Tampa have a 75.9% on-time rate based on 6,004 flights. The average delay is 68.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to TPA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 2,298 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to TPA?
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 928 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to TPA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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