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Route on-time record

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

Tampa (Tampa International Airport) to Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport). 837 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 76% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1550 at 7:05 AM.

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TPA → PIT

Tampa to Pittsburgh: 837 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

76%

Cancelled

0.7%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

96% on time vs 42% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

75% chance on time

Check TPA to PIT fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $98 (MX 2525 on 2026-11-10). 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. #1 · Southwest 1550

    7:05 AM → 9:30 AM2h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% 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: 42%).
    • 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

    Find Southwest 1550 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 1405

    6:30 AM → 8:50 AM2h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 87% 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: 42%).
    • 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

    Find Southwest 1405 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 439

    5:25 AM → 7:45 AM2h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    82%

    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: 42%).
    • 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

    Find Southwest 439 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Southwest 1158

    3:35 PM → 6:00 PM2h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    64%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    57%
    Cancelled
    1.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    31 min
    • Arrived on time 57% of the time (53 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.
    • 76% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 53 flights

    Find Southwest 1158 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Southwest 1707

    7:45 PM → 10:05 PM2h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.

    62%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    52%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 52% 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).
    • 61% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

    Find Southwest 1707 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines75%

    792 flights · 75% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM96%

    296 flights · avg delay 3 min

  • 9 AM to noon90%

    90 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • Noon to 3 PM75%

    55 flights · avg delay 30 min

  • 3 to 6 PM59%

    67 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • 6 to 9 PM61%

    259 flights · avg delay 24 min

  • After 9 PM42%

    70 flights · avg delay 44 min

Best day: Tuesday (86%). 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.

J
84
F
79
M
77
A
84
M
71
J
71
J
72
A
75
S
85
O
81
N
91
D
84

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft69%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)21%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%
  • Severe weather2%

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 PIT questions

What time of day is best to fly TPA to PIT?
Before 9 AM: 96% of flights arrived on time, against 42% 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 PIT?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 75% chance of operating and arriving on time over 792 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 PIT?
May (71% on time); the best was November (91%), 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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