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Route · BOS → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Boston to Tampa

The BOS–TPA corridor (Boston, MA → Tampa, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 22 carriers across roughly 1,185 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.2%
On-time
-3.8 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
14,487
Flights

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 61%

Distance

1,185 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 247 79 7 2 B6,DL,AA
Nov 2025 233 58 7 0 DL,B6
Oct 2025 223 60 3 1 B6,DL,F9
Sep 2025 197 47 2 0 DL,F9,B6
Aug 2025 228 51 1 2 F9,B6,DL
Jul 2025 246 83 5 1 B6,DL,F9
Jun 2025 220 65 2 3 B6,DL,F9
May 2025 243 67 0 2 B6,DL,NK,F9
Apr 2025 329 62 2 0 DL,F9,NK,B6
Mar 2025 323 81 5 0 B6,DL,F9,NK
Feb 2025 262 87 6 1 B6,DL,F9,NK
Jan 2025 235 86 4 1 B6,DL,F9,NK
Dec 2024 255 74 1 1 B6,DL,F9,NK
Nov 2024 214 25 0 0 B6,NK,DL
Oct 2024 213 23 20 1 DL,B6
Sep 2024 189 38 9 2 B6,DL
Aug 2024 208 66 7 4 B6,DL
Jul 2024 184 72 8 2 B6,DL
Jun 2024 192 48 1 0 B6,DL
May 2024 231 43 0 2 B6,DL,NK
Apr 2024 273 47 7 3 B6,DL,NK
Mar 2024 269 75 4 1 B6,DL,NK
Feb 2024 211 48 4 0 B6,DL,NK
Jan 2024 191 57 2 0 B6,DL,NK

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

107 of 5,616 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

29 of 5,616 flights

What the Data Says About BOS to TPA

The Boston to Tampa corridor (BOS to TPA) posts a 75.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 14,487 tracked flights. Late flights run 77.0 minutes behind on average. 22 carriers cover the 1,185-mile route; over the last 24 months, 107 of 5,616 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 61% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BOS to TPA?
Flights from Boston to Tampa have a 75.2% on-time rate based on 14,487 flights. The average delay is 77.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BOS to TPA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (107 of 5,616 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BOS to TPA?
The flight distance from Boston (BOS) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 1,185 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BOS to TPA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (61% 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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