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Route · DAL → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Tampa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to TPA (Dallas to Tampa) ranks #1750 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.3%
On-time
-3.7 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
7,218
Flights
#1750 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Jan 2025 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 58%

Distance

917 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 110 29 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 109 29 2 0 WN
Oct 2025 119 26 1 0 WN
Sep 2025 90 15 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 96 31 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 127 52 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 122 50 0 0 WN
May 2025 111 36 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 108 27 1 1 WN
Mar 2025 117 27 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 96 28 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 100 8 4 0 WN
Dec 2024 110 39 1 0 WN
Nov 2024 109 19 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 105 22 10 0 WN
Sep 2024 89 20 4 0 WN
Aug 2024 98 29 4 2 WN
Jul 2024 125 52 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 123 35 0 0 WN
May 2024 111 44 2 0 WN
Apr 2024 110 26 3 0 WN
Mar 2024 122 39 2 0 WN
Feb 2024 112 18 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 121 34 3 0 WN

DAL–TPA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (80.7%) · weakest: July (67.6%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.6%

Strongest calendar month

April

80.7% on-time · ~100 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~111 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.6% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

39 of 2,640 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,640 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DAL - Dallas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas, TX.

DAL 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 DAL and TPA side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DAL vs TPA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DAL departures

From DAL, this corridor sits with 47 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 57 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Tampa · fleet on-time rank #4418 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to TPA

The Dallas to Tampa corridor (DAL to TPA) posts a 75.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 7,218 tracked flights. Late flights run 59.5 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 917-mile route; over the last 24 months, 39 of 2,640 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 58% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–TPA peaks in April at 80.7% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~111 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.6%, a 13.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to TPA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to TPA ranks #1750 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 DAL to TPA? ▼
Flights from Dallas to Tampa have a 75.3% on-time rate based on 7,218 flights. The average delay is 59.5 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to TPA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (39 of 2,640 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to TPA? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 917 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to TPA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DAL Airport

Dallas
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 DAL–TPA data

DAL–TPA is mid-pack at 75.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and TPA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, April (80.7% on-time) beats July (67.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.3% 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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