Best Time to Fly TPA to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.9% of Tampa (TPA) to Atlanta (ATL) flights arrived on time (6,138 scheduled flights). That is 2.3 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 88.5% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 72.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and July the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to ATL 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 | 88.5% | 126 min | 0.0% | 104 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81.7% | 78 min | 1.4% | 4,401 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76.7% | 62 min | 1.4% | 731 |
| Frontier Airlines | 72.8% | 61 min | 1.7% | 902 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 12,508 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.2% | 2.9% | 662 |
| 6am–7am | 90.9% | 1.6% | 998 |
| 7am–8am | 84.0% | 1.8% | 783 |
| 8am–9am | 86.0% | 1.1% | 927 |
| 9am–10am | 85.6% | 2.5% | 811 |
| 10am–11am | 88.9% | 1.3% | 458 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.3% | 1.5% | 869 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.9% | 2.1% | 807 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.6% | 2.0% | 848 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.9% | 1.8% | 396 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.3% | 1.3% | 759 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.0% | 1.3% | 1,122 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.1% | 1.8% | 894 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.6% | 1.9% | 825 |
| 7pm–8pm | 63.1% | 2.2% | 858 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.9% | 2.6% | 267 |
| 9pm–10pm | 65.1% | 3.1% | 65 |
| 10pm–11pm | 61.3% | 5.7% | 159 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TPA to ATL
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) | 76.2% | -3.9 pts | 0.8% | 242 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.3% | -6.9 pts | 1.4% | 490 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.6% | -9.6 pts | 1.7% | 2,171 |
| All other days | 80.2% | — | 2.0% | 9,605 |
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).