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Route · BDL → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Hartford to Tampa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BDL to TPA (Hartford to Tampa) ranks #2572 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.3%
On-time
-0.7 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
4,723
Flights
#2572 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 59%

Distance

1,111 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 66 27 2 1 WN,B6
Nov 2025 65 19 1 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 61 14 0 0 B6,WN
Sep 2025 52 11 0 1 WN,B6
Aug 2025 61 11 0 0 WN,B6
Jul 2025 62 16 0 1 B6,WN
Jun 2025 60 6 0 2 B6,WN
May 2025 67 11 0 0 B6,WN
Apr 2025 88 14 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 94 15 2 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 86 18 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Jan 2025 95 24 2 0 B6,WN,F9
Dec 2024 107 29 1 2 B6,F9,WN
Nov 2024 109 9 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Oct 2024 73 4 5 0 F9,WN,B6
Sep 2024 77 8 3 0 WN,B6,F9
Aug 2024 80 21 3 0 B6,F9,WN
Jul 2024 75 23 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Jun 2024 74 21 2 1 B6,F9,WN
May 2024 79 29 1 0 B6,F9,WN
Apr 2024 77 12 0 1 B6,F9,WN
Mar 2024 80 24 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Feb 2024 62 12 1 0 B6,WN
Jan 2024 65 24 1 0 B6,WN

BDL–TPA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.8%) · weakest: August (69.3%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 69.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.8% on-time · ~68 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~93 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

69.3% on-time · ~60 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

24 of 1,815 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

9 of 1,815 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

BDL - Hartford

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Hartford, CT.

BDL on-time profile

TPA - Tampa

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Tampa, FL.

TPA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See BDL and TPA side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare BDL vs TPA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BDL departures

From BDL, this corridor sits with 13 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 22 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (7 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Tampa · fleet on-time rank #3735 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BDL to TPA

The Hartford to Tampa corridor (BDL to TPA) posts a 78.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 4,723 tracked flights. Late flights run 69.5 minutes behind on average. 13 carriers cover the 1,111-mile route; over the last 24 months, 24 of 1,815 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 59% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BDL–TPA peaks in November at 85.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~93 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 69.3%, a 16.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BDL to TPA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BDL to TPA ranks #2572 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from BDL to TPA? ▼
Flights from Hartford to Tampa have a 78.3% on-time rate based on 4,723 flights. The average delay is 69.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BDL to TPA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 1,815 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BDL to TPA? ▼
The flight distance from Hartford (BDL) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 1,111 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BDL to TPA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BDL Airport

Hartford
TPA Airport

Tampa
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using BDL–TPA data

BDL–TPA is mid-pack at 78.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare BDL and TPA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BDL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.8% on-time) beats August (69.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.3% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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