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Route · PHX → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Tampa

The PHX–TPA corridor (Phoenix, AZ → Tampa, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,788 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.4%
On-time
-3.6 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
5,453
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

18 of 2,241 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 2,241 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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