PlainFlights

Route · TPA → BUF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Buffalo

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to BUF (Tampa to Buffalo) ranks #2832 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.1%
On-time
+4.1 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
4,180
Flights
#2832 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Sep 2025 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

1,053 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 56 13 2 0 WN,F9
Nov 2025 60 13 1 0 F9,WN
Oct 2025 62 10 0 1 WN,F9
Sep 2025 65 3 0 0 WN,F9
Aug 2025 75 10 0 0 WN,F9
Jul 2025 56 19 0 1 WN,F9
Jun 2025 59 11 0 0 WN,F9
May 2025 88 16 0 0 WN,F9
Apr 2025 98 20 0 1 F9,WN
Mar 2025 103 33 1 0 WN,F9
Feb 2025 85 18 1 0 WN,F9
Jan 2025 76 11 1 0 WN,F9
Dec 2024 64 11 0 0 F9,WN
Nov 2024 56 4 0 0 WN,F9
Oct 2024 50 4 5 0 WN,F9
Sep 2024 43 1 3 0 WN,F9
Aug 2024 52 9 1 0 F9,WN
Jul 2024 48 6 0 0 F9,WN
Jun 2024 51 11 0 0 F9,WN
May 2024 84 24 0 0 F9,WN
Apr 2024 98 16 0 0 F9,WN
Mar 2024 114 21 2 0 F9,WN
Feb 2024 87 16 0 0 F9,WN
Jan 2024 66 8 12 0 F9,WN

TPA–BUF seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.0%) · weakest: June (73.2%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.0% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~90 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.2% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

29 of 1,696 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,696 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

BUF - Buffalo

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Buffalo, NY.

BUF on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare TPA vs BUF

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: Buffalo · fleet on-time rank #1932 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to BUF

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Tampa to Buffalo (TPA to BUF) running a 83.1% on-time rate over 4,180 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 71.6 minutes. The 1,053-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.7% of 1,696 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 66% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–BUF peaks in September at 91.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~90 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.2%, a 17.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to BUF rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to BUF ranks #2832 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 BUF? ▼
Flights from Tampa to Buffalo have a 83.1% on-time rate based on 4,180 flights. The average delay is 71.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to BUF? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 1,696 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to BUF? ▼
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo (BUF) is approximately 1,053 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to BUF? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TPA Airport

Tampa
BUF Airport

Buffalo
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–BUF data

TPA–BUF runs 4.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare TPA and BUF airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.0% on-time) beats June (73.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.1% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.