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Route · TPA → BUF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Buffalo

The TPA–BUF corridor (Tampa, FL → Buffalo, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,053 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.1%
On-time
+4.1 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
4,180
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

29 of 1,696 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,696 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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