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We rank real flight numbers by how often they flew and arrived on time over the last 12 months, adjusted for your travel month and departure time, then check nearby airports and calmer connections. US airlines and airports.

DAL → TPA

Dallas to Tampa: 1,320 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

70%

Cancelled

1.0%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 49% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

69% 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. #1 · Southwest 1645

    6:00 AM → 9:20 AM2h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 2341; its record covers all of them.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (64 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 64 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 49%).
    • Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 64 flights

    Find Southwest 1645 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 2699

    7:00 AM → 10:20 AM2h 20m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 49%).
    • Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

    Find Southwest 2699 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 2388

    9:25 AM → 12:40 PM2h 15m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    6.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

    Find Southwest 2388 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Southwest 2420

    11:30 AM → 2:50 PM2h 20m nonstop

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

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
    • Lands inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

    Find Southwest 2420 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Southwest 3234

    11:05 AM → 2:20 PM2h 15m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    75%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 75% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
    • Lands 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

    Find Southwest 3234 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Southwest 42

    6:30 PM → 9:50 PM2h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    63%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    34 min
    • Arrived on time 63% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 85% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (16 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 16 flights

    Find Southwest 42 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Southwest 1707

    3:45 PM → 7:10 PM2h 25m nonstop

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

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    65%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 65% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 49% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
    • Departs 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

    Find Southwest 1707 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Southwest 3483

    1:05 PM → 4:25 PM2h 20m nonstop

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

    66%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    50%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    27 min
    • Arrived on time 50% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
    • Lands 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

    Find Southwest 3483 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Southwest 550

    7:35 PM → 10:50 PM2h 15m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    38%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    25 min
    • Arrived on time 38% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DAL's trouble window (10 AM to 4 PM, when 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 77% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find Southwest 550 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Southwest 557

    1:50 PM → 5:10 PM2h 20m nonstop

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

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    48%
    Cancelled
    4.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    28 min
    • Arrived on time 48% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside DAL's trouble window: 67% of its 42 ground stops and delay programs started between 10 AM and 4 PM.
    • Lands inside TPA's trouble window: 76% of its 25 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
    • Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

    Find Southwest 557 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines69%

    1,320 flights · 70% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM92%

    344 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • 9 AM to noon79%

    193 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • Noon to 3 PM70%

    227 flights · avg delay 19 min

  • 3 to 6 PM49%

    243 flights · avg delay 31 min

  • 6 to 9 PM57%

    292 flights · avg delay 25 min

Best day: Tuesday (78%). Worst: Thursday (67%).

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