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Route · MKE → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Milwaukee to Tampa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MKE to TPA (Milwaukee to Tampa) ranks #3118 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.4%
On-time
+4.4 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
3,498
Flights
#3118 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Apr 2025 84%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 72%

Distance

1,075 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 42 12 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 35 7 1 0 WN
Oct 2025 31 7 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 0 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 32 4 0 1 WN
Jul 2025 34 5 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 35 3 0 0 WN
May 2025 44 6 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 62 10 0 0 F9,NK,WN
Mar 2025 94 22 2 0 WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 30 5 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 32 3 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 32 4 0 1 WN
Nov 2024 31 4 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 39 6 4 0 WN
Sep 2024 30 2 1 0 WN
Aug 2024 31 4 1 0 WN
Jul 2024 31 11 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 32 9 0 1 WN
May 2024 38 8 0 1 WN
Apr 2024 54 10 1 0 NK,WN
Mar 2024 97 27 2 0 NK,WN
Feb 2024 48 9 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 37 9 2 0 WN

MKE–TPA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.0%) · weakest: December (78.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.5%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.0% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~92 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

78.5% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

14 of 1,001 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

4 of 1,001 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MKE - Milwaukee

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Milwaukee, WI.

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

Compare MKE vs TPA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MKE departures

From MKE, this corridor sits with 18 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 27 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (9 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Tampa · fleet on-time rank #1802 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MKE to TPA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Milwaukee to Tampa (MKE to TPA) running a 83.4% on-time rate over 3,498 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 64.0 minutes. The 1,075-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.4% of 1,001 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Apr 2025 was the strongest month at 84% on-time versus Mar 2024 at 72%, a 12-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, MKE–TPA peaks in September at 91.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~92 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 78.5%, a 12.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MKE to TPA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MKE to TPA ranks #3118 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 MKE to TPA? ▼
Flights from Milwaukee to Tampa have a 83.4% on-time rate based on 3,498 flights. The average delay is 64.0 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MKE to TPA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,001 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MKE to TPA? ▼
The flight distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 1,075 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MKE to TPA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (84% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (72% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MKE Airport

Milwaukee
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 MKE–TPA data

MKE–TPA runs 4.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MKE and TPA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MKE airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.0% on-time) beats December (78.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.4% 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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