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Route · LAX → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Los Angeles to Tampa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LAX to TPA (Los Angeles to Tampa) ranks #2400 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.7%
On-time
+5.7 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
5,217
Flights
#2400 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2024 96%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 67%

Distance

2,158 mi

Carriers

15

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 107 35 1 0 DL,UA
Nov 2025 105 27 1 0 UA,DL
Oct 2025 92 7 0 0 UA,DL
Sep 2025 84 4 0 0 UA,DL
Aug 2025 87 8 1 0 UA,DL
Jul 2025 85 17 1 0 UA,DL
Jun 2025 85 18 0 2 UA,DL
May 2025 102 13 0 1 UA,DL
Apr 2025 76 10 0 0 DL,UA
Mar 2025 80 18 0 0 UA,DL
Feb 2025 63 6 0 0 UA,DL
Jan 2025 65 10 0 0 UA,DL
Dec 2024 89 19 0 0 AA,DL,UA
Nov 2024 81 7 0 0 UA,DL,AA
Oct 2024 80 12 8 0 UA,DL
Sep 2024 78 3 4 0 UA,DL
Aug 2024 82 8 1 4 DL,UA
Jul 2024 82 20 4 1 DL,UA
Jun 2024 85 22 1 2 AA,DL,UA
May 2024 110 17 0 1 AA,DL,UA
Apr 2024 107 15 0 0 AA,DL,UA
Mar 2024 111 23 0 0 AA,DL,NK,UA
Feb 2024 94 6 0 0 AA,DL,UA
Jan 2024 105 17 1 0 AA,AS,DL,UA

LAX–TPA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (92.6%) · weakest: December (77.3%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

92.6% on-time · ~68 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~103 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

77.3% on-time · ~103 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

23 of 2,135 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

11 of 2,135 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

LAX - Los Angeles

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Los Angeles, CA.

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

Compare LAX vs TPA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LAX departures

From LAX, this corridor sits with 39 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 80 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (40 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Tampa · fleet on-time rank #1335 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LAX to TPA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Los Angeles to Tampa (LAX to TPA) running a 84.7% on-time rate over 5,217 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 68.4 minutes. The 2,158-mile corridor is served by 15 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.1% of 2,135 flights were cancelled, 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 67% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LAX–TPA peaks in September at 92.6% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~103 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 77.3%, a 15.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LAX to TPA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LAX to TPA ranks #2400 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 LAX to TPA? ▼
Flights from Los Angeles to Tampa have a 84.7% on-time rate based on 5,217 flights. The average delay is 68.4 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LAX to TPA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 2,135 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LAX to TPA? ▼
The flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 2,158 miles. This route is served by 15 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LAX to TPA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LAX Airport

Los Angeles
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 LAX–TPA data

LAX–TPA runs 5.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare LAX and TPA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LAX airport
  • If your dates flex, September (92.6% on-time) beats December (77.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.7% 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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