Route on-time record

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

Tampa (Tampa International Airport) to Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport). 1,231 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2232 at 7:28 AM.

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TPA → PHX

Tampa to Phoenix: 1,231 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

0.4%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 52% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

81% chance on time

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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 2232
7:28 AM → 9:10 AM4h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (70 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 70 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 52%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 70 flights
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#2 · American 3333
8:00 AM → 9:29 AM4h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (73 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 73 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 52%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 73 flights
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#3 · Southwest 3355
10:05 AM → 11:45 AM4h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 55 flights
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#4 · American 2520
5:42 PM → 7:14 PM4h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
65%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 65% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 37 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 PHX's trouble window: 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 37 flights
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#5 · American 2371
10:45 AM → 12:14 PM4h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
55%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
75 min
- Arrived on time 55% of the time (44 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 44 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 44 flights
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#6 · Southwest 3158
6:30 PM → 8:05 PM4h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
62%
chance on time
On time (history)
38%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
18 min
- Arrived on time 38% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 52% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#7 · American 2329
6:08 PM → 7:33 PM4h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
58%
chance on time
On time (history)
40%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
45 min
- Arrived on time 40% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 52% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
- Departs outside TPA's trouble window (noon to 6 PM, when 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
Limited track record · 10 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines81%
497 flights · 82% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel
American Airlines77%
734 flights · 77% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM90%
505 flights · avg delay 12 min
9 AM to noon82%
211 flights · avg delay 23 min
Noon to 3 PM78%
93 flights · avg delay 16 min
3 to 6 PM71%
293 flights · avg delay 19 min
6 to 9 PM52%
129 flights · avg delay 34 min

Best day: Wednesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (74%).

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 aircraft45%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)38%
Air traffic control and airport volume11%
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

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TPA to PHX questions

What time of day is best to fly TPA to PHX?: Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 52% 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 PHX?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 81% chance of operating and arriving on time over 497 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 PHX?: July (72% 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.

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