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Route · TPA → BOS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Boston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to BOS (Tampa to Boston) ranks #662 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
14,484
Flights
#662 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 87%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 63%

Distance

1,185 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 247 79 7 0 B6,DL,AA
Nov 2025 233 51 7 0 DL,B6
Oct 2025 223 67 3 1 B6,DL,F9
Sep 2025 199 62 2 0 DL,F9,B6
Aug 2025 227 51 0 0 F9,B6,DL
Jul 2025 246 92 5 0 B6,DL,F9
Jun 2025 221 58 2 2 B6,DL,F9
May 2025 243 59 0 1 B6,DL,NK,F9
Apr 2025 330 72 1 0 DL,F9,NK,B6
Mar 2025 320 79 6 0 B6,DL,F9,NK
Feb 2025 260 62 8 0 B6,DL,F9,NK
Jan 2025 236 51 4 0 B6,DL,F9,NK
Dec 2024 254 66 3 2 B6,DL,F9,NK
Nov 2024 214 34 0 0 B6,NK,DL
Oct 2024 214 28 21 1 DL,B6
Sep 2024 188 38 10 2 B6,DL
Aug 2024 208 65 10 0 B6,DL
Jul 2024 184 63 8 0 B6,DL
Jun 2024 192 42 0 1 B6,DL
May 2024 231 64 0 0 B6,DL,NK
Apr 2024 272 37 8 0 B6,DL,NK
Mar 2024 271 52 7 1 B6,DL,NK
Feb 2024 210 35 4 0 B6,DL,NK
Jan 2024 190 42 2 2 B6,DL,NK

TPA–BOS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.3%) · weakest: July (69.3%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.3% on-time · ~199 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~268 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.3% on-time · ~178 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

118 of 5,613 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

13 of 5,613 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

TPA - Tampa

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Tampa, FL.

TPA on-time profile

BOS - Boston

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Boston, MA.

BOS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See TPA and BOS side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare TPA vs BOS

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: Boston · fleet on-time rank #3907 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to BOS

The Tampa to Boston corridor (TPA to BOS) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 14,484 tracked flights. Late flights run 82.7 minutes behind on average. 22 carriers cover the 1,185-mile route; over the last 24 months, 118 of 5,613 flights were cancelled (2.1%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 63% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–BOS peaks in November at 83.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~268 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.3%, a 14.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to BOS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to BOS ranks #662 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 BOS? ▼
Flights from Tampa to Boston have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 14,484 flights. The average delay is 82.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to BOS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (118 of 5,613 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to BOS? ▼
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Boston (BOS) is approximately 1,185 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to BOS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TPA Airport

Tampa
BOS Airport

Boston
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 TPA–BOS data

TPA–BOS is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare TPA and BOS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.3% on-time) beats July (69.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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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