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Route · BUF → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Buffalo to Tampa

The BUF–TPA corridor (Buffalo, NY → Tampa, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,053 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.6%
On-time
-0.4 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
4,159
Flights

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Sep 2025 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 56%

Distance

1,053 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 56 16 1 1 WN,F9
Nov 2025 60 11 1 0 F9,WN
Oct 2025 62 9 0 0 WN,F9
Sep 2025 65 4 0 1 WN,F9
Aug 2025 75 18 0 0 WN,F9
Jul 2025 56 23 0 1 WN,F9
Jun 2025 59 26 0 0 WN,F9
May 2025 88 9 0 0 WN,F9
Apr 2025 100 13 1 0 F9,WN
Mar 2025 103 28 2 0 WN,F9
Feb 2025 85 20 3 0 WN,F9
Jan 2025 76 20 0 0 WN,F9
Dec 2024 64 17 0 1 F9,WN
Nov 2024 56 4 0 0 WN,F9
Oct 2024 50 8 4 0 WN,F9
Sep 2024 43 2 2 0 WN,F9
Aug 2024 52 10 1 0 F9,WN
Jul 2024 48 13 1 1 F9,WN
Jun 2024 51 10 1 0 F9,WN
May 2024 85 24 1 0 F9,WN
Apr 2024 97 16 0 0 F9,WN
Mar 2024 110 29 3 0 F9,WN
Feb 2024 87 16 1 0 F9,WN
Jan 2024 66 22 9 0 F9,WN

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

31 of 1,694 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,694 flights

What the Data Says About BUF to TPA

4,159 tracked flights put the BUF to TPA pairing (Buffalo to Tampa) at a 78.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 74.0 minutes on average. Across the 1,053-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.8% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,694 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 56% - a 38-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from BUF to TPA?
Flights from Buffalo to Tampa have a 78.6% on-time rate based on 4,159 flights. The average delay is 74.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BUF to TPA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (31 of 1,694 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BUF to TPA?
The flight distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 1,053 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BUF to TPA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (56% 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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