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Route · MDW → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Chicago to Tampa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MDW to TPA (Chicago to Tampa) ranks #1054 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
10,863
Flights
#1054 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

May 2024 61%

Distance

997 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 135 39 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 133 22 7 0 F9,WN
Oct 2025 123 21 0 1 WN,F9
Sep 2025 111 14 0 0 WN,F9
Aug 2025 129 25 1 4 WN,F9
Jul 2025 163 61 4 0 WN,F9
Jun 2025 156 50 2 2 WN,F9
May 2025 137 34 0 0 WN,F9
Apr 2025 157 32 3 0 F9,WN
Mar 2025 200 40 2 0 WN,F9
Feb 2025 130 18 1 1 WN,F9
Jan 2025 145 28 0 0 WN,F9
Dec 2024 157 25 1 1 F9,WN
Nov 2024 142 14 0 0 WN,F9
Oct 2024 126 10 11 0 WN,F9
Sep 2024 112 19 6 0 WN,F9
Aug 2024 124 31 4 1 F9,WN
Jul 2024 157 50 4 0 F9,WN
Jun 2024 155 38 2 0 F9,WN
May 2024 160 63 1 2 F9,WN
Apr 2024 173 29 2 0 F9,WN
Mar 2024 215 60 6 1 F9,WN
Feb 2024 126 16 0 0 F9,WN
Jan 2024 133 39 10 0 F9,WN

MDW–TPA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.1%) · weakest: July (68.5%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.1% on-time · ~142 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~193 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.5% on-time · ~171 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

67 of 3,499 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

13 of 3,499 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MDW - Chicago

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.

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

Compare MDW vs TPA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MDW departures

From MDW, this corridor sits with 51 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 69 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 18 below 75%). Destination: Tampa · fleet on-time rank #3898 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MDW to TPA

The Chicago to Tampa corridor (MDW to TPA) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 10,863 tracked flights. Late flights run 60.3 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 997-mile route; over the last 24 months, 67 of 3,499 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 61% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MDW–TPA peaks in November at 85.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~193 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.5%, a 16.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MDW to TPA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MDW to TPA ranks #1054 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 MDW to TPA? ▼
Flights from Chicago to Tampa have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 10,863 flights. The average delay is 60.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MDW to TPA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (67 of 3,499 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MDW to TPA? ▼
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 997 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MDW to TPA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MDW Airport

Chicago
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 MDW–TPA data

MDW–TPA is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MDW and TPA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MDW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.1% on-time) beats July (68.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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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