Route on-time record

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

Tampa (Tampa International Airport) to Dallas (Dallas Love Field). 1,316 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 78% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1572 at 5:45 AM.

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TPA → DAL

Tampa to Dallas: 1,316 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

1.1%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

96% on time vs 47% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

77% chance on time

Check TPA to DAL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $322 (Southwest 4151 on 2026-10-25). 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 1572
5:45 AM → 7:25 AM2h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
94%
chance on time
On time (history)
98%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
1 min
- Arrived on time 98% of the time (47 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 47 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 96% on time; After 9 PM: 47%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 47 flights
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#2 · Southwest 173
5:05 AM → 6:50 AM2h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 96% on time; After 9 PM: 47%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 20 flights
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#3 · Southwest 928
9:35 AM → 11:20 AM2h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (23 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).
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 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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#4 · Southwest 1466
6:25 AM → 8:05 AM2h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 96% on time; After 9 PM: 47%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 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 · Southwest 3877
11:15 AM → 1:15 PM3h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (9 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).
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 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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#6 · Southwest 506
8:35 AM → 10:25 AM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 96% on time; After 9 PM: 47%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Limited track record · 15 flights
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#7 · Southwest 1267
11:30 AM → 1:15 PM2h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
4.2%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (23 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).
- Lands inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 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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#8 · Southwest 3242
4:50 PM → 6:40 PM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
73%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 20 flights
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#9 · Southwest 3469
3:40 PM → 5:35 PM2h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
- 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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#10 · Southwest 2519
8:05 PM → 9:55 PM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
21 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 32 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 78% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 32 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines77%
1,316 flights · 78% on time as flown · 1.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM96%
384 flights · avg delay 3 min
9 AM to noon88%
217 flights · avg delay 8 min
Noon to 3 PM80%
172 flights · avg delay 11 min
3 to 6 PM67%
224 flights · avg delay 17 min
6 to 9 PM57%
275 flights · avg delay 27 min
After 9 PM47%
44 flights · avg delay 50 min

Best day: Friday (81%). Worst: Sunday (69%).

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 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

TPA to DAL questions

What time of day is best to fly TPA to DAL?: Before 9 AM: 96% of flights arrived on time, against 47% for departures after 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 DAL?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,316 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 DAL?: June (66% on time); the best was November (84%), 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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