Route on-time record

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

Miami (Miami International Airport) to Tampa (Tampa International Airport). 2,942 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 70% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 3252 at 7:59 AM.

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MIA → TPA

Miami to Tampa: 2,942 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

70%

Cancelled

1.2%

avg delay 25 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 60% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Envoy

75% chance on time

Check MIA to TPA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $434 (American 1714 on 2026-10-17). 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 · American 3252
7:59 AM → 9:10 AM1h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
97%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 97% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 60%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 30 flights
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#2 · American 3232
2:59 PM → 4:09 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (86 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 87 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 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 · 86 flights
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#3 · American 3030
8:20 AM → 9:21 AM1h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 60%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 37 flights
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#4 · American 2778
7:05 AM → 8:15 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
37 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 60%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 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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#5 · Envoy 3881 · sold as American Eagle
9:55 AM → 11:07 AM1h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (17 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (17 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 17 flights
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#6 · American 2781
8:10 AM → 9:20 AM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
28 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 60%).
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 86% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#7 · Envoy 4016 · sold as American Eagle
3:05 PM → 4:15 PM1h 10m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
11.7%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (52 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 11.7% of the time (7 of 60).
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 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.
Limited track record · 52 flights
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#8 · American 330
4:55 PM → 6:07 PM1h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (73 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 73 flights
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#9 · American 2831
12:01 PM → 1:14 PM1h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3266; its record covers all of them.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
72%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 72% of the time (64 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 64 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside MIA's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 49% of its 45 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.
Moderate track record · 64 flights
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#10 · Envoy 3494 · sold as American Eagle
5:46 PM → 6:54 PM1h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
69%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
29 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (9 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (9 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 9 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)75%
328 flights · 80% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel
Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)69%
34 flights · 68% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel
American Airlines68%
2,580 flights · 69% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM89%
603 flights · avg delay 10 min
9 AM to noon80%
100 flights · avg delay 13 min
Noon to 3 PM73%
436 flights · avg delay 21 min
3 to 6 PM64%
570 flights · avg delay 30 min
6 to 9 PM60%
834 flights · avg delay 35 min
After 9 PM65%
399 flights · avg delay 24 min

Best day: Wednesday (76%). Worst: Sunday (62%).

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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.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft52%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)31%
Air traffic control and airport volume11%
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

MIA to TPA questions

What time of day is best to fly MIA to TPA?: Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 60% for departures 6 to 9 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 MIA to TPA?: Envoy, with a season-adjusted 75% chance of operating and arriving on time over 328 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 MIA to TPA?: June (57% on time); the best was November (80%), 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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