Route on-time record

DAL to TPA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Dallas (Dallas Love Field) to Tampa (Tampa International Airport). 1,320 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 70% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1645 at 6:00 AM.

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DAL → TPA

Dallas to Tampa: 1,320 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

70%

Cancelled

1.0%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 49% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

69% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · Southwest 1645
6:00 AM → 9:20 AM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 2341; its record covers all of them.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (64 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 64 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 49%).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 64 flights
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#2 · Southwest 2699
7:00 AM → 10:20 AM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
96%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 49%).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#3 · Southwest 2388
9:25 AM → 12:40 PM2h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
6.3%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#4 · Southwest 2420
11:30 AM → 2:50 PM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Lands inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#5 · Southwest 3234
11:05 AM → 2:20 PM2h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Lands inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#6 · Southwest 42
6:30 PM → 9:50 PM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
63%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
34 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 85% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (16 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 16 flights
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#7 · Southwest 1707
3:45 PM → 7:10 PM2h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
66%
chance on time
On time (history)
65%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 65% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 49% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
- Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#8 · Southwest 3483
1:05 PM → 4:25 PM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
66%
chance on time
On time (history)
50%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
27 min
- Arrived on time 50% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Lands inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#9 · Southwest 550
7:35 PM → 10:50 PM2h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.
61%
chance on time
On time (history)
38%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
25 min
- Arrived on time 38% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 77% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#10 · Southwest 557
1:50 PM → 5:10 PM2h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
61%
chance on time
On time (history)
48%
Cancelled
4.2%
Avg arrival delay
28 min
- Arrived on time 48% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Lands inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines69%
1,320 flights · 70% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM92%
344 flights · avg delay 4 min
9 AM to noon79%
193 flights · avg delay 11 min
Noon to 3 PM70%
227 flights · avg delay 19 min
3 to 6 PM49%
243 flights · avg delay 31 min
6 to 9 PM57%
292 flights · avg delay 25 min

Best day: Tuesday (78%). Worst: Thursday (67%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft51%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)28%
Air traffic control and airport volume17%
Severe weather4%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

DAL to TPA questions

What time of day is best to fly DAL to TPA?: Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 49% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from DAL to TPA?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 69% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,320 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DAL to TPA?: July (63% on time); the best was November (82%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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