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Route · TPA → MIA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Miami

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to MIA (Tampa to Miami) ranks #725 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.4%
On-time
+3.4 pts
vs US avg
93 min
Delay when late
13,701
Flights
#725 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Sep 2024 89%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 64%

Distance

204 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 297 50 1 0 YX,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 285 49 11 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2025 208 33 0 0 AA,YX,MQ
Sep 2025 201 30 1 0 MQ,YX,AA
Aug 2025 223 80 2 0 AA,YX,MQ
Jul 2025 240 72 5 1 AA,YX,MQ
Jun 2025 221 46 2 1 AA,YX,MQ
May 2025 302 45 6 0 AA,MQ
Apr 2025 269 37 4 1 MQ,AA
Mar 2025 285 52 7 1 AA,MQ
Feb 2025 264 48 1 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2025 304 59 1 0 AA,MQ
Dec 2024 266 59 1 0 AA,MQ
Nov 2024 251 29 0 0 MQ,AA
Oct 2024 225 26 25 0 MQ,AA
Sep 2024 179 19 10 1 AA,MQ
Aug 2024 183 39 15 0 AA,MQ
Jul 2024 192 48 4 0 AA,MQ
Jun 2024 193 59 10 0 AA,MQ
May 2024 262 58 4 0 AA,MQ,YX
Apr 2024 219 28 2 0 AA,MQ,NK,YX
Mar 2024 217 59 7 1 AA,MQ
Feb 2024 203 38 0 0 AA,MQ
Jan 2024 211 51 2 0 AA,MQ

TPA–MIA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (86.6%) · weakest: June (75.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84%

Strongest calendar month

October

86.6% on-time · ~186 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~243 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

75.0% on-time · ~170 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

121 of 5,700 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

6 of 5,700 flights

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: Miami · fleet on-time rank #2211 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to MIA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Tampa to Miami (TPA to MIA) running a 82.4% on-time rate over 13,701 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 93.3 minutes. The 204-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.1% of 5,700 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 64% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–MIA peaks in October at 86.6% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~243 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 75.0%, a 11.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to MIA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to MIA ranks #725 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 MIA?
Flights from Tampa to Miami have a 82.4% on-time rate based on 13,701 flights. The average delay is 93.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to MIA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (121 of 5,700 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to MIA?
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Miami (MIA) is approximately 204 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to MIA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using TPA–MIA data

TPA–MIA runs 3.4 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 MIA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (86.6% on-time) beats June (75.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.4% 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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