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Route · PHL → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Tampa

The PHL–TPA corridor (Philadelphia, PA → Tampa, FL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 25 carriers across roughly 920 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.1%
On-time
+0.1 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
14,568
Flights

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Feb 2024 85%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 62%

Distance

920 mi

Carriers

25

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 211 80 2 3 WN,F9,AA
Nov 2025 201 49 2 0 F9,AA,WN
Oct 2025 203 52 1 0 AA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 172 29 1 0 WN,F9,AA
Aug 2025 202 70 1 1 AA,WN,F9
Jul 2025 179 54 6 1 AA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 177 53 3 0 AA,WN,F9
May 2025 234 81 3 0 AA,NK,WN,F9
Apr 2025 314 74 2 0 F9,NK,WN,AA
Mar 2025 302 60 8 0 AA,WN,F9,NK
Feb 2025 202 57 4 0 AA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 198 64 1 0 AA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 205 56 0 1 AA,F9,WN
Nov 2024 210 39 0 0 WN,F9,AA
Oct 2024 214 40 21 0 F9,WN,AA
Sep 2024 198 52 8 0 WN,AA,F9
Aug 2024 213 76 16 1 AA,F9,WN
Jul 2024 184 68 6 0 AA,F9,WN
Jun 2024 189 44 7 0 AA,F9,WN
May 2024 223 57 0 0 AA,F9,WN
Apr 2024 237 40 1 1 AA,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 287 67 6 1 AA,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 230 35 0 0 AA,F9,NK
Jan 2024 246 65 7 4 AA,F9,NK,WN

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

106 of 5,231 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

13 of 5,231 flights

What the Data Says About PHL to TPA

14,568 tracked flights put the PHL to TPA pairing (Philadelphia to Tampa) at a 79.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 79.5 minutes on average. Across the 920-mile route and its 25 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.0% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (5,231 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 62% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PHL to TPA?
Flights from Philadelphia to Tampa have a 79.1% on-time rate based on 14,568 flights. The average delay is 79.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to TPA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (106 of 5,231 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to TPA?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 920 miles. This route is served by 25 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to TPA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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