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Route · PHX → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Tampa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to TPA (Phoenix to Tampa) ranks #2286 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.4%
On-time
-3.6 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
5,453
Flights
#2286 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Nov 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jun 2024 54%

Distance

1,788 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 124 39 0 0 WN,AA
Nov 2025 109 22 2 0 AA,WN
Oct 2025 102 32 0 0 AA,WN
Sep 2025 60 10 0 0 WN,AA
Aug 2025 67 20 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2025 97 40 1 0 AA,WN
Jun 2025 98 29 0 2 AA,WN
May 2025 118 19 0 1 AA,WN
Apr 2025 118 24 0 0 WN,AA
Mar 2025 144 22 1 0 AA,WN
Feb 2025 103 20 0 0 AA,WN
Jan 2025 100 16 0 0 AA,WN
Dec 2024 95 26 0 0 AA,WN
Nov 2024 93 10 0 0 WN,AA
Oct 2024 94 20 9 0 WN,AA
Sep 2024 46 6 2 0 WN,AA
Aug 2024 63 24 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2024 97 34 0 1 AA,WN
Jun 2024 90 41 0 1 AA,WN
May 2024 66 21 1 0 AA,WN
Apr 2024 87 25 1 1 AA,WN
Mar 2024 100 38 1 0 AA,WN
Feb 2024 85 19 0 0 AA,WN
Jan 2024 85 27 0 0 AA,WN

PHX–TPA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (81.4%) · weakest: July (68.7%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72%

Strongest calendar month

September

81.4% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~96 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

68.7% on-time · ~95 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

18 of 2,241 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 2,241 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

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

Compare PHX vs TPA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Tampa · fleet on-time rank #4411 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to TPA

The Phoenix to Tampa corridor (PHX to TPA) posts a 75.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,453 tracked flights. Late flights run 65.2 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 1,788-mile route; over the last 24 months, 18 of 2,241 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jun 2024 came in at just 54% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–TPA peaks in September at 81.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~96 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 68.7%, a 12.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to TPA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to TPA ranks #2286 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 PHX to TPA? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Tampa have a 75.4% on-time rate based on 5,453 flights. The average delay is 65.2 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to TPA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 2,241 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to TPA? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 1,788 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to TPA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jun 2024 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
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 PHX–TPA data

PHX–TPA is mid-pack at 75.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and TPA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, September (81.4% on-time) beats July (68.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.4% 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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