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Route · TPA → PVD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Providence

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to PVD (Tampa to Providence) ranks #3344 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
2,905
Flights
#3344 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Apr 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

1,136 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 41 12 0 0 B6,WN
Nov 2025 64 17 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2025 60 17 0 0 B6,WN
Sep 2025 52 7 0 0 WN,B6
Aug 2025 61 14 0 1 WN,B6
Jul 2025 61 21 0 1 B6,WN
Jun 2025 51 11 0 0 B6,WN
May 2025 80 25 0 0 B6,WN
Apr 2025 81 8 0 0 WN,B6
Mar 2025 68 15 0 2 B6,WN
Feb 2025 66 8 0 1 B6,WN
Jan 2025 64 18 0 0 B6,WN
Dec 2024 71 15 0 0 B6,WN
Nov 2024 62 7 0 0 B6,WN
Oct 2024 36 3 3 0 WN,B6
Aug 2024 31 3 1 0 WN
Jul 2024 31 6 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 31 6 0 0 WN
May 2024 35 17 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 39 15 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 48 18 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 32 8 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 39 9 1 0 WN
Nov 2023 35 12 0 0 WN

TPA–PVD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (85.9%) · weakest: May (62.3%)

60%70%80%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.5%

Strongest calendar month

February

85.9% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~63 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

62.3% on-time · ~50 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,239 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,239 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

PVD - Providence

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Providence, RI.

PVD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare TPA vs PVD

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: Providence · fleet on-time rank #3908 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to PVD

The Tampa to Providence corridor (TPA to PVD) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,905 tracked flights. Late flights run 68.7 minutes behind on average. 9 carriers cover the 1,136-mile route; over the last 24 months, 5 of 1,239 flights were cancelled (0.4%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 66% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–PVD peaks in February at 85.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~63 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 62.3%, a 23.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to PVD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to PVD ranks #3344 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 PVD? ▼
Flights from Tampa to Providence have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 2,905 flights. The average delay is 68.7 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to PVD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 1,239 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to PVD? ▼
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Providence (PVD) is approximately 1,136 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to PVD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TPA Airport

Tampa
PVD Airport

Providence
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–PVD data

TPA–PVD is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare TPA and PVD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, February (85.9% on-time) beats May (62.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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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