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Route · LAS → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Las Vegas to Tampa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAS to TPA (Las Vegas to Tampa) ranks #2241 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.3%
On-time
-4.7 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
5,581
Flights
#2241 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Jan 2025 88%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 56%

Distance

1,984 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 72 14 0 0 WN,NK
Nov 2025 67 24 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2025 105 23 0 0 WN,NK
Sep 2025 90 14 0 1 WN,NK
Aug 2025 82 24 0 0 WN,F9,NK
Jul 2025 107 37 2 1 WN,F9,NK
Jun 2025 105 34 0 1 WN,F9,NK
May 2025 109 24 0 1 WN,F9,NK
Apr 2025 91 15 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 97 29 1 1 NK,WN
Feb 2025 101 14 0 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 109 13 0 0 WN,NK
Dec 2024 86 20 0 0 NK,WN
Nov 2024 82 15 0 0 NK,WN
Oct 2024 86 13 10 0 WN,NK
Sep 2024 90 13 4 0 WN,NK
Aug 2024 92 29 4 0 NK,WN
Jul 2024 93 32 2 3 NK,WN
Jun 2024 86 22 1 2 NK,WN
May 2024 62 20 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 71 17 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 96 42 1 0 F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 58 12 0 0 NK,WN
Jan 2024 63 21 0 0 NK,WN

LAS–TPA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (84.2%) · weakest: July (61.1%)

50%60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.2%

Strongest calendar month

February

84.2% on-time · ~74 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~89 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

61.1% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

25 of 2,100 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

10 of 2,100 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from LAS

Among 83 routes leaving LAS, only 10 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 2 stay ≥85% and 71 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing LAS options should weigh this 74.3% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4568 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAS to TPA

On-time performance on the LAS to TPA pairing (Las Vegas to Tampa) trails a chunk of the network: 74.3% of 5,581 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 62.8-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,984 miles across 10 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.2% (25 of 2,100 flights), with 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 56% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LAS–TPA peaks in February at 84.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~89 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 61.1%, a 23.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAS to TPA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAS to TPA ranks #2241 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 LAS to TPA?
Flights from Las Vegas to Tampa have a 74.3% on-time rate based on 5,581 flights. The average delay is 62.8 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAS to TPA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 2,100 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAS to TPA?
The flight distance from Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 1,984 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAS to TPA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (88% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (56% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using LAS–TPA data

LAS–TPA sits 4.7 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare LAS and TPA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (84.2% on-time) beats July (61.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.3% 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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