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Route · TPA → SDF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Louisville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to SDF (Tampa to Louisville) ranks #3780 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83%
On-time
+4 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
2,081
Flights
#3780 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

May 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 79%

Distance

727 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 6 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 30 2 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 39 3 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 1 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 33 8 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 43 8 0 1 NK,WN
Jun 2025 56 12 0 0 WN,NK
May 2025 56 5 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2025 53 7 0 0 NK,WN
Mar 2025 49 13 1 0 WN,NK
Jan 2025 31 6 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 31 6 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 31 4 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 39 0 4 0 WN
Sep 2024 30 3 2 0 WN
Aug 2024 33 6 1 0 WN
Jul 2024 39 8 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 39 9 0 0 WN
May 2024 36 9 0 0 NK,WN
Apr 2024 36 6 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 43 9 1 0 WN
Jan 2024 32 3 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 39 4 0 0 WN
Nov 2023 36 1 0 0 WN

TPA–SDF seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (91.2%) · weakest: June (74.6%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

91.2% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~44 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

74.6% on-time · ~41 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

9 of 915 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 915 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

SDF - Louisville

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Louisville, KY.

SDF on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare TPA vs SDF

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: Louisville · fleet on-time rank #1966 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to SDF

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Tampa to Louisville (TPA to SDF) running a 83% on-time rate over 2,081 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 62.6 minutes. The 727-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.0% of 915 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: May 2025 was the strongest month at 91% on-time versus Jun 2025 at 79%, a 13-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–SDF peaks in September at 91.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~44 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 74.6%, a 16.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to SDF rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to SDF ranks #3780 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 SDF? ▼
Flights from Tampa to Louisville have a 83% on-time rate based on 2,081 flights. The average delay is 62.6 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to SDF? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 915 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to SDF? ▼
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Louisville (SDF) is approximately 727 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to SDF? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (79% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TPA Airport

Tampa
SDF Airport

Louisville
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–SDF data

TPA–SDF runs 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 SDF airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, September (91.2% on-time) beats June (74.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83% 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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