Best Time to Fly TPA to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,329 flights were scheduled from Tampa (TPA) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 81.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 82.3% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 77.1%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and January the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to DTW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 82.3% | 76 min | 1.2% | 1,717 |
| Spirit Airlines | 78.5% | 60 min | 4.5% | 462 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77.1% | 79 min | 0.7% | 145 |
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 5 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,631 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 96.4% | 0.6% | 166 |
| 6am–7am | 91.2% | 1.9% | 580 |
| 7am–8am | 85.3% | 5.1% | 79 |
| 8am–9am | 90.2% | 0.7% | 454 |
| 9am–10am | 72.1% | 5.6% | 72 |
| 10am–11am | 86.8% | 2.6% | 620 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.0% | 0.0% | 194 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.7% | 1.0% | 200 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.0% | 1.9% | 420 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.6% | 0.9% | 456 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.0% | 1.0% | 96 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.8% | 1.2% | 250 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.1% | 3.3% | 242 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.1% | 2.2% | 411 |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.6% | 0.9% | 218 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.2% | 1.7% | 60 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.4% | 1.4% | 73 |
| 10pm–11pm | 66.7% | 2.5% | 40 |
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 DTW
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) | 84.0% | +1.1 pts | 1.2% | 82 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.1% | -11.8 pts | 1.3% | 228 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.4% | -5.5 pts | 2.0% | 660 |
| All other days | 82.9% | — | 1.7% | 3,661 |
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).