Best Time to Fly MKE to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
General Mitchell International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
471 flights were scheduled from Milwaukee (MKE) to Tampa (TPA) in the last 12 months, and 82.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (92% on time) and March the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 1.5% (US average 1.8%).
MKE 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 | 83.0% | 57 min | 1.3% | 453 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 18 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MKE to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 965 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 6am–7am | 94.8% | 1.5% | 136 |
| 7am–8am | 89.3% | 0.7% | 151 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 9am–10am | 88.6% | 3.1% | 163 |
| 10am–11am | 87.4% | 1.0% | 104 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.5% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 12pm–1pm | 91.3% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 58.5% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.5% | 3.1% | 64 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.4% | 2.3% | 44 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 MKE 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) | Limited data | 21 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.7% | -18.0 pts | 0.0% | 43 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.1% | -1.6 pts | 0.8% | 131 |
| All other days | 84.7% | — | 1.7% | 770 |
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).