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Route · TPA → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to DEN (Tampa to Denver) ranks #475 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.2%
On-time
+1.2 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
17,056
Flights
#475 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 68%

Distance

1,506 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 278 47 1 2 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 245 34 0 1 UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 241 47 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 212 29 0 0 UA,WN,F9
Aug 2025 233 74 2 0 WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 286 68 2 7 UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 275 78 0 3 UA,WN,F9
May 2025 247 68 1 0 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 252 48 0 1 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 337 77 3 0 UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 256 39 1 1 UA,WN,F9
Jan 2025 266 51 0 1 UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 273 43 1 0 F9,UA,WN
Nov 2024 260 33 3 0 UA,WN,F9
Oct 2024 239 18 26 0 UA,WN,F9
Sep 2024 205 20 12 0 WN,UA,F9
Aug 2024 221 61 7 2 F9,WN,UA
Jul 2024 291 82 5 1 F9,UA,WN
Jun 2024 279 86 2 1 F9,UA,WN
May 2024 269 74 2 1 F9,UA,WN
Apr 2024 276 66 3 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2024 362 104 10 1 F9,UA,WN
Feb 2024 287 49 1 4 F9,UA,WN
Jan 2024 299 58 10 1 F9,WN,UA

TPA–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (86.5%) · weakest: June (69.6%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81%

Strongest calendar month

November

86.5% on-time · ~241 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~284 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

69.6% on-time · ~230 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

92 of 6,389 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

27 of 6,389 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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare TPA vs DEN

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: Denver · fleet on-time rank #3088 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to DEN

17,056 tracked flights put the TPA to DEN pairing (Tampa to Denver) at a 80.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 71.4 minutes on average. Across the 1,506-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.4% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (6,389 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 68% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–DEN peaks in November at 86.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~284 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 69.6%, a 16.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to DEN ranks #475 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 DEN? ▼
Flights from Tampa to Denver have a 80.2% on-time rate based on 17,056 flights. The average delay is 71.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (92 of 6,389 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 1,506 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TPA Airport

Tampa
DEN Airport

Denver
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–DEN data

TPA–DEN is mid-pack at 80.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare TPA and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, November (86.5% on-time) beats June (69.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.2% 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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