Route on-time record

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

Tampa (Tampa International Airport) to Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport). 6,136 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2330 at 5:30 AM.

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TPA → ATL

Tampa to Atlanta: 6,136 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

1.3%

avg delay 16 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

89% on time vs 64% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Spirit

80% chance on time

Check TPA to ATL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $26 (Frontier 4435 on 2026-11-03). 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 · Delta 2330
5:30 AM → 7:03 AM1h 33m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
93%
chance on time
On time (history)
97%
Cancelled
3.2%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 97% of the time (213 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.2% of the time (7 of 220).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 213 flights
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#2 · Southwest 2875
9:00 AM → 10:35 AM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
3.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.0% of the time (1 of 33).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (32 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 32 flights
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#3 · Delta 1456
6:20 AM → 7:55 AM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (24 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: 64%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#4 · Delta 2605
9:58 AM → 11:40 AM1h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (264 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 264 flights
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#5 · Southwest 4528
8:30 AM → 10:05 AM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
93%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
2 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (54 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 54 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 54 flights
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#6 · Delta 1486
7:50 AM → 9:32 AM1h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (219 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 219 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 219 flights
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#7 · Delta 744
8:35 AM → 10:13 AM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (360 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: 64%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 360 flights
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#8 · Delta 879
1:05 PM → 2:43 PM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Lands inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 36 flights
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#9 · Delta 1726
7:00 AM → 8:45 AM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
2.0%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (143 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: 64%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 143 flights
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#10 · Delta 1227
11:01 AM → 12:41 PM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
1.6%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (359 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 359 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Spirit Airlines80%
146 flights · 80% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel
Delta Air Lines79%
4,426 flights · 80% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel
Southwest Airlines75%
732 flights · 76% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel
Frontier Airlines71%
832 flights · 72% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM89%
1,769 flights · avg delay 9 min
9 AM to noon86%
976 flights · avg delay 8 min
Noon to 3 PM81%
939 flights · avg delay 15 min
3 to 6 PM70%
1,422 flights · avg delay 23 min
6 to 9 PM64%
946 flights · avg delay 29 min

Best day: Wednesday (84%). 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.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft47%
Air traffic control and airport volume26%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)24%
Severe weather3%

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

TPA to ATL questions

What time of day is best to fly TPA to ATL?: Before 9 AM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 64% 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 TPA to ATL?: Spirit, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 146 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 TPA to ATL?: July (66% on time); the best was September (85%), 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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