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Route · TPA → LAX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Los Angeles

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to LAX (Tampa to Los Angeles) ranks #2402 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
5,213
Flights
#2402 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Apr 2025 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 68%

Distance

2,158 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 107 26 1 1 DL,UA
Nov 2025 105 14 1 0 UA,DL
Oct 2025 91 12 0 0 UA,DL
Sep 2025 84 7 0 0 UA,DL
Aug 2025 87 11 2 0 UA,DL
Jul 2025 85 21 0 0 UA,DL
Jun 2025 85 19 0 0 UA,DL
May 2025 101 12 0 0 UA,DL
Apr 2025 76 6 0 0 DL,UA
Mar 2025 80 19 0 0 UA,DL
Feb 2025 63 5 0 0 DL,UA
Jan 2025 65 11 0 2 DL,UA
Dec 2024 89 18 0 1 AA,DL,UA
Nov 2024 81 7 0 0 UA,DL,AA
Oct 2024 80 12 8 0 UA,DL
Sep 2024 78 14 4 0 UA,DL
Aug 2024 82 13 1 0 DL,UA
Jul 2024 82 26 4 2 DL,UA
Jun 2024 85 16 1 0 AA,DL,UA
May 2024 110 24 0 0 AA,DL,UA
Apr 2024 107 21 0 0 AA,DL,UA
Mar 2024 110 26 0 1 AA,DL,UA
Feb 2024 94 11 0 0 AA,DL,UA
Jan 2024 105 23 1 0 AA,AS,DL,UA

TPA–LAX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (93.6%) · weakest: June (76.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

93.6% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~103 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

76.5% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

23 of 2,132 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

7 of 2,132 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

LAX - Los Angeles

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Los Angeles, CA.

LAX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare TPA vs LAX

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: Los Angeles · fleet on-time rank #1558 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to LAX

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Tampa to Los Angeles (TPA to LAX) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 5,213 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 70.2 minutes. The 2,158-mile corridor is served by 13 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.1% of 2,132 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

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

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–LAX peaks in February at 93.6% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~103 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 76.5%, a 17.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to LAX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to LAX ranks #2402 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 LAX? ▼
Flights from Tampa to Los Angeles have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 5,213 flights. The average delay is 70.2 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to LAX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 2,132 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to LAX? ▼
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 2,158 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to LAX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TPA Airport

Tampa
LAX Airport

Los Angeles
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–LAX data

TPA–LAX runs 5.1 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 LAX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, February (93.6% on-time) beats June (76.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.1% 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

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