Best Time to Fly IND to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Indianapolis International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
948 flights were scheduled from Indianapolis (IND) to Tampa (TPA) in the last 12 months, and 77.8% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 86.7% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 77.2%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and May the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 0.7% (US average 1.8%).
IND 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 86.7% | 56 min | 2.1% | 47 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77.2% | 61 min | 0.7% | 880 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 21 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly IND to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,075 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.4% | 2.8% | 248 |
| 6am–7am | 93.0% | 0.9% | 216 |
| 7am–8am | 92.8% | 1.8% | 113 |
| 8am–9am | 89.4% | 5.7% | 70 |
| 9am–10am | 89.3% | 0.8% | 122 |
| 10am–11am | 91.0% | 4.3% | 70 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.6% | 1.9% | 53 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.7% | 6.2% | 64 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.4% | 0.6% | 161 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.2% | 0.0% | 59 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.1% | 2.7% | 111 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.0% | 1.6% | 62 |
| 5pm–6pm | 83.1% | 2.0% | 151 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.2% | 3.0% | 66 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.6% | 0.0% | 151 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.7% | 1.5% | 205 |
| 9pm–10pm | 61.5% | 3.4% | 148 |
| 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 IND 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) | 73.8% | -7.8 pts | 0.0% | 42 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.0% | -3.6 pts | 0.0% | 91 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.3% | -7.3 pts | 1.0% | 292 |
| All other days | 81.6% | — | 2.4% | 1,650 |
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).