Best Time to Fly CMH to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John Glenn Columbus International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 83.9% of Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA) flights arrived on time (901 scheduled flights). That is 6.3 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and July the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
CMH 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 | 83.9% | 52 min | 1.1% | 901 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CMH to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,770 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 98.2% | 0.4% | 228 |
| 6am–7am | 94.4% | 2.5% | 201 |
| 7am–8am | 92.9% | 2.5% | 203 |
| 8am–9am | 97.9% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 9am–10am | 96.5% | 1.7% | 59 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.1% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 1pm–2pm | 91.5% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.4% | 0.0% | 98 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.8% | 0.7% | 151 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.2% | 1.5% | 68 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.0% | 5.3% | 114 |
| 6pm–7pm | 90.9% | 4.3% | 46 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.3% | 3.2% | 155 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.6% | 0.0% | 197 |
| 9pm–10pm | 64.2% | 2.9% | 69 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 5 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CMH 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) | 91.1% | +6.1 pts | 0.0% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.6% | -15.4 pts | 1.1% | 94 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.5% | -9.5 pts | 0.4% | 275 |
| All other days | 85.0% | — | 2.0% | 1,356 |
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).