Route on-time record

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

Tampa (Tampa International Airport) to Miami (Miami International Airport). 2,939 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 3215 at 6:00 AM.

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TPA → MIA

Tampa to Miami: 2,939 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.3%

avg delay 23 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 61% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

77% chance on time

Check TPA to MIA fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $490 (American 1740 on 2026-10-18). 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 3215
6:00 AM → 7:11 AM1h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1691, 1859; its record covers all of them.
95%
chance on time
On time (history)
97%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 97% of the time (109 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 109 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 61%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 109 flights
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#2 · American 1740
7:00 AM → 8:12 AM1h 12m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3134; its record covers all of them.
93%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (234 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 61%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 234 flights
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#3 · American 2778
9:01 AM → 10:15 AM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1744; its record covers all of them.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
26 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (205 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 206 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 205 flights
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#4 · American 2737
8:00 AM → 9:13 AM1h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 1918, 3192; its record covers all of them.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (267 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 61%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 267 flights
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#5 · American 3030
10:11 AM → 11:20 AM1h 09m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (37 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 37 flights
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#6 · American 1870
9:10 AM → 10:29 AM1h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
77%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 30 flights
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#7 · American 2781
10:00 AM → 11:14 AM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 3252; its record covers all of them.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
78%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 78% of the time (41 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 41 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (41 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 41 flights
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#8 · Envoy 3389 · sold as American Eagle
10:07 AM → 11:16 AM1h 07m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (21 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).
- Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 21 flights
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#9 · American 3266
2:18 PM → 3:34 PM1h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (26 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.
- Lands inside MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 73% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 26 flights
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#10 · American 3232
5:00 PM → 6:15 PM1h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
71%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
30 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (68 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 68 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 MIA's trouble window: 49% of its 45 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 68 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

American Airlines77%
2,577 flights · 78% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel
Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)72%
34 flights · 65% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel
Envoy Air (sold as American Eagle)71%
328 flights · 73% on time as flown · 3.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM90%
1,196 flights · avg delay 14 min
9 AM to noon79%
633 flights · avg delay 21 min
Noon to 3 PM63%
177 flights · avg delay 27 min
3 to 6 PM64%
388 flights · avg delay 37 min
6 to 9 PM61%
545 flights · avg delay 36 min

Best day: Tuesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (75%).

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 aircraft48%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)38%
Air traffic control and airport volume9%
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 MIA questions

What time of day is best to fly TPA to MIA?: Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 61% 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 MIA?: American, with a season-adjusted 77% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,577 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 MIA?: August (70% on time); the best was October (86%), 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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