Best Time to Fly TPA to LAS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Harry Reid International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 80.1% of Tampa (TPA) to Las Vegas (LAS) flights arrived on time (1,042 scheduled flights). That is 2.5 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 81.2% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 78.3%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and May the worst month (78%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to LAS 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 | 81.2% | 92 min | 0.5% | 198 |
| Southwest Airlines | 80.1% | 50 min | 0.6% | 718 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78.3% | 70 min | 4.8% | 126 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to LAS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,204 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.1% | 0.5% | 205 |
| 6am–7am | 91.8% | 2.8% | 388 |
| 7am–8am | 84.3% | 0.9% | 225 |
| 8am–9am | 93.9% | 0.0% | 165 |
| 9am–10am | 87.8% | 0.0% | 123 |
| 10am–11am | 86.2% | 0.0% | 94 |
| 11am–12pm | 71.0% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.6% | 2.1% | 47 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.5% | 0.0% | 142 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.3% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.0% | 0.0% | 158 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.5% | 0.0% | 102 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.2% | 4.5% | 67 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.9% | 1.4% | 208 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.6% | 6.8% | 44 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 73.4% | 6.0% | 84 |
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 LAS
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) | 80.6% | -2.1 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.8% | -10.9 pts | 0.0% | 78 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.6% | -3.1 pts | 3.1% | 425 |
| All other days | 82.7% | — | 1.0% | 1,665 |
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).