Route on-time record

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

Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport) to Tampa (Tampa International Airport). 1,439 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1672 at 9:10 AM.

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FLL → TPA

Fort Lauderdale to Tampa: 1,439 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

1.7%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 58% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

83% chance on time

Check FLL to TPA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $38 (MX 707 on 2026-11-14). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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 1672
9:10 AM → 10:20 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (31 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 31 flights
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#2 · Southwest 1685
10:20 AM → 11:35 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
76%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (33 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 33 flights
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#3 · Spirit 168
6:18 AM → 7:19 AM1h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-14.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
7.2%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (90 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 7.2% of the time (7 of 97).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 90 flights
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#4 · Southwest 2223
12:00 PM → 1:10 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 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 (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#5 · Spirit 387
1:45 PM → 2:46 PM1h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-01.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 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 (16 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 16 flights
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#6 · JetBlue 2105
1:34 PM → 2:40 PM1h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-23.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
10.0%
Avg arrival delay
25 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 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.
- 81% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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#7 · Spirit 1346
8:05 AM → 9:05 AM1h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-01.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
80%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 58%).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
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#8 · Spirit 552
6:35 PM → 7:36 PM1h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-01.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (13 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 13 flights
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#9 · JetBlue 1905
8:59 PM → 10:03 PM1h 04m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
65%
chance on time
On time (history)
65%
Cancelled
0.6%
Avg arrival delay
28 min
- Arrived on time 65% of the time (178 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside FLL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 70% of its 20 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 178 flights
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#10 · Spirit 757
4:38 PM → 5:41 PM1h 03m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-14.
54%
chance on time
On time (history)
47%
Cancelled
2.1%
Avg arrival delay
32 min
- Arrived on time 47% of the time (95 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 58% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
- Departs inside FLL's trouble window: 70% of its 20 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 · 95 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines83%
364 flights · 86% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel
Spirit Airlines70%
886 flights · 71% on time as flown · 2.3% cancel
JetBlue69%
189 flights · 66% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM90%
387 flights · avg delay 7 min
9 AM to noon89%
183 flights · avg delay 5 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
167 flights · avg delay 16 min
3 to 6 PM58%
188 flights · avg delay 28 min
6 to 9 PM59%
400 flights · avg delay 32 min
After 9 PM68%
114 flights · avg delay 19 min

Best day: Wednesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (66%).

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

Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)40%
Late-arriving aircraft33%
Air traffic control and airport volume23%
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

FLL to TPA questions

What time of day is best to fly FLL to TPA?: Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 58% 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 FLL to TPA?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 83% chance of operating and arriving on time over 364 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 FLL to TPA?: June (67% on time); the best was October (81%), 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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