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Route · TPA → BDL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Hartford

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to BDL (Tampa to Hartford) ranks #2566 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.7%
On-time
+1.7 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
4,764
Flights
#2566 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Oct 2024 93%

Worst Month

May 2024 56%

Distance

1,111 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 66 16 1 0 B6,WN
Nov 2025 65 13 2 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 61 11 0 0 B6,WN
Sep 2025 52 4 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2025 61 15 0 0 WN,B6
Jul 2025 62 19 0 1 B6,WN
Jun 2025 60 13 0 0 B6,WN
May 2025 67 8 0 1 B6,WN
Apr 2025 88 10 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 94 25 3 0 B6,WN
Feb 2025 85 12 1 1 B6,WN,F9
Jan 2025 95 7 3 0 B6,WN,F9
Dec 2024 107 15 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Nov 2024 108 11 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Oct 2024 74 5 5 0 F9,WN,B6
Sep 2024 77 6 4 0 WN,B6,F9
Aug 2024 80 15 3 2 B6,F9,WN
Jul 2024 75 17 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Jun 2024 75 15 1 0 B6,F9,WN
May 2024 79 35 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Apr 2024 77 12 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Mar 2024 80 18 0 0 B6,F9,WN
Feb 2024 62 5 0 0 B6,WN
Jan 2024 65 11 1 0 B6,WN

TPA–BDL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.0%) · weakest: July (71.2%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.0% on-time · ~68 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~96 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.2% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

24 of 1,815 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,815 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among TPA departures

From TPA, this corridor sits with 46 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 51 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Hartford · fleet on-time rank #2866 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to BDL

4,764 tracked flights put the TPA to BDL pairing (Tampa to Hartford) at a 80.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 72.6 minutes on average. Across the 1,111-mile route and its 13 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.3% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,815 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 56% - a 38-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–BDL peaks in November at 87.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~96 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 71.2%, a 15.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to BDL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to BDL ranks #2566 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 TPA to BDL?
Flights from Tampa to Hartford have a 80.7% on-time rate based on 4,764 flights. The average delay is 72.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to BDL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 1,815 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to BDL?
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Hartford (BDL) is approximately 1,111 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to BDL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (56% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using TPA–BDL data

TPA–BDL is mid-pack at 80.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare TPA and BDL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.0% on-time) beats July (71.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.7% 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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