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Route on-time record

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

Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Tampa (Tampa International Airport). 2,247 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 3346 at 6:55 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

DCA → TPA

Washington to Tampa: 2,247 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

2.5%

avg delay 21 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

87% on time vs 49% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

77% 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. #1 · Southwest 3346

    6:55 AM → 9:30 AM2h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 2415; its record covers all of them.

    93%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    98%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 98% of the time (80 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 80 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 49%).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 80 flights

    Find Southwest 3346 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 3036

    7:29 AM → 9:54 AM2h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    98%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 98% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 49%).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 44 flights

    Find American 3036 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 3721

    1:05 PM → 3:35 PM2h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1403; its record covers all of them.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (80 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 80 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.

    Moderate track record · 80 flights

    Find Southwest 3721 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 2852

    10:14 AM → 12:45 PM2h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3051; its record covers all of them.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    1.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    30 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (54 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 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.
    • 66% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 54 flights

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  5. #5 · Republic 4765 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express

    2:36 PM → 5:10 PM2h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (26 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 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 (26 flights), so its score leans on the route's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 26 flights

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  6. #6 · American 2564

    10:02 AM → 12:39 PM2h 37m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (1 of 30).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 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.

    Limited track record · 29 flights

    Find American 2564 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 513

    8:10 AM → 10:50 AM2h 40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (1 of 30).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 49%).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 29 flights

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  8. #8 · American 2522

    1:59 PM → 4:31 PM2h 32m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    2.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (143 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
    • Lands inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.

    Moderate track record · 143 flights

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  9. #9 · American 1298

    2:36 PM → 5:06 PM2h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DCA's trouble window: 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 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 (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 1298 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · American 2775

    8:20 AM → 10:51 AM2h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    45%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    70 min
    • Arrived on time 45% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 87% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 49%).
    • Departs outside DCA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 63% of its 194 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 75% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 11 flights

    Find American 2775 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines77%

    700 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel

  • American Airlines70%

    1,521 flights · 72% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM87%

    694 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • 9 AM to noon86%

    373 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • Noon to 3 PM81%

    329 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • 3 to 6 PM49%

    346 flights · avg delay 42 min

  • 6 to 9 PM59%

    484 flights · avg delay 35 min

Best day: Saturday (81%). Worst: Sunday (72%).

Smarter routing

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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.

J
78
F
74
M
72
A
81
M
74
J
74
J
68
A
73
S
82
O
82
N
83
D
76

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft56%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)22%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume17%
  • Severe weather5%

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

DCA to TPA questions

What time of day is best to fly DCA to TPA?
Before 9 AM: 87% 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 DCA to TPA?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 700 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 DCA to TPA?
July (68% on time); the best was November (83%), 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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