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Route · TPA → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to PHX (Tampa to Phoenix) ranks #2277 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.1%
On-time
+2.1 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
5,476
Flights
#2277 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 92%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 61%

Distance

1,788 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 125 22 0 0 WN,AA
Nov 2025 108 15 3 0 AA,WN
Oct 2025 101 21 0 0 AA,WN
Sep 2025 60 5 0 2 WN,AA
Aug 2025 68 17 0 0 AA,WN
Jul 2025 97 28 0 0 AA,WN
Jun 2025 98 30 0 0 AA,WN
May 2025 118 21 0 0 AA,WN
Apr 2025 119 16 0 0 WN,AA
Mar 2025 142 31 1 0 AA,WN
Feb 2025 96 14 0 1 AA,WN
Jan 2025 94 15 0 0 AA,WN
Dec 2024 95 18 0 0 AA,WN
Nov 2024 93 12 0 0 WN,AA
Oct 2024 94 9 12 0 WN,AA
Sep 2024 47 4 3 0 WN,AA
Aug 2024 63 18 1 0 AA,WN
Jul 2024 97 33 1 0 AA,WN
Jun 2024 90 17 0 0 AA,WN
May 2024 67 25 1 0 AA,WN
Apr 2024 87 18 1 1 AA,WN
Mar 2024 100 39 2 0 AA,WN
Feb 2024 85 22 0 0 AA,WN
Jan 2024 86 22 0 0 AA,WN

TPA–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (90.0%) · weakest: July (74.4%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.6%

Strongest calendar month

September

90.0% on-time · ~60 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~97 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.4% on-time · ~95 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

25 of 2,230 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,230 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: Phoenix · fleet on-time rank #2730 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to PHX

5,476 tracked flights put the TPA to PHX pairing (Tampa to Phoenix) at a 81.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 77.0 minutes on average. Across the 1,788-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.1% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (2,230 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 61% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–PHX peaks in September at 90.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~97 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.4%, a 15.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to PHX rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to PHX ranks #2277 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 PHX?
Flights from Tampa to Phoenix have a 81.1% on-time rate based on 5,476 flights. The average delay is 77.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to PHX?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 2,230 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to PHX?
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 1,788 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to PHX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (61% 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–PHX data

TPA–PHX is mid-pack at 81.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare TPA and PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, September (90.0% on-time) beats July (74.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.1% 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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