Best Time to Fly BUF to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Buffalo Niagara International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
732 flights were scheduled from Buffalo (BUF) to Tampa (TPA) in the last 12 months, and 79.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 80.1%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 78.6%.
September has been the best month (94% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
0.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BUF to TPA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 80.1% | 63 min | 0.3% | 626 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78.6% | 75 min | 1.9% | 106 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BUF to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,564 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.8% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 6am–7am | 92.2% | 0.0% | 192 |
| 7am–8am | 91.8% | 0.0% | 171 |
| 8am–9am | 87.3% | 0.0% | 80 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 11am–12pm | 85.1% | 2.6% | 76 |
| 12pm–1pm | 93.9% | 0.0% | 49 |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.5% | 5.3% | 76 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.1% | 0.0% | 72 |
| 3pm–4pm | 60.5% | 0.0% | 43 |
| 4pm–5pm | 66.7% | 0.7% | 140 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.3% | 0.0% | 120 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.2% | 2.8% | 176 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.1% | 2.3% | 133 |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.7% | 1.0% | 104 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 13 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BUF to TPA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 82.9% | +1.1 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.0% | -10.7 pts | 1.4% | 71 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.3% | -19.4 pts | 0.5% | 193 |
| All other days | 81.7% | — | 1.2% | 1,265 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).