Route on-time record
PHX to TPA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) to Tampa (Tampa International Airport). 1,230 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 71% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2352 at 10:36 PM.
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PHX → TPA
Phoenix to Tampa: 1,230 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
71%
Cancelled
0.5%
avg delay 19 min
Best time to leave
After 9 PM
88% on time vs 47% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
American
76% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $328 (American 1453 on 2026-11-05). 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 2352
10:36 PM → 5:33 AM3h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
88%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 95%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 95% 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 (After 9 PM: 88% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 47%).
- Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 37 flights
Find American 2352 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · American 2772
8:47 AM → 3:55 PM4h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3214; its record covers all of them.
84%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 89%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (54 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 45% of its 47 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 · 54 flights
Find American 2772 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · American 553
3:40 PM → 10:37 PM3h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 75%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 11 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (67 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 67 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside PHX's trouble window: 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Moderate track record · 67 flights
Find American 553 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · American 1837
3:19 PM → 10:16 PM3h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
69%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 65%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 56 min
- Arrived on time 65% of the time (68 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 70 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside PHX's trouble window: 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
- 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 68 flights
Find American 1837 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · Southwest 4009
8:50 AM → 3:40 PM3h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
64%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 50%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 19 min
- Arrived on time 50% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 45% of its 47 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 · 8 flights
Find Southwest 4009 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · Southwest 1294
2:00 PM → 8:45 PM3h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
54%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 55%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 53 min
- Arrived on time 55% of the time (47 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 47 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside PHX's trouble window: 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 47 flights
Find Southwest 1294 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · Southwest 840
12:00 PM → 6:50 PM3h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
51%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 38%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 51 min
- Arrived on time 38% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside PHX's trouble window (2 PM to 8 PM, when 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 8 flights
Find Southwest 840 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- American Airlines76%
733 flights · 77% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel
- Southwest Airlines63%
497 flights · 62% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM79%
237 flights · avg delay 7 min
- 9 AM to noon75%
275 flights · avg delay 16 min
- Noon to 3 PM60%
166 flights · avg delay 45 min
- 3 to 6 PM67%
372 flights · avg delay 19 min
- 6 to 9 PM47%
74 flights · avg delay 31 min
- After 9 PM88%
106 flights · avg delay 6 min
Best day: Tuesday (79%). Worst: Sunday (73%).
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 aircraft46%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)43%
- Air traffic control and airport volume11%
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
PHX to TPA questions
- What time of day is best to fly PHX to TPA?
- After 9 PM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 47% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from PHX to TPA?
- American, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 733 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 PHX to TPA?
- July (67% on time); the best was September (88%), 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.
More routes from PHX
- TPA to PHX (return)
- PHX to DEN 77%
- PHX to LAX 83%
- PHX to SEA 83%
- PHX to LAS 79%
- PHX to SAN 74%
- PHX to SLC 83%
- PHX to ORD 77%
- PHX to DFW 80%
- PHX to SFO 71%
- PHX to SNA 80%
- PHX to ATL 82%
- PHX to PDX 79%
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