Best Time to Fly TPA to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 74.5% of Tampa (TPA) to Philadelphia (PHL) flights arrived on time (2,651 scheduled flights). That is 3.2 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Southwest Airlines led with 76.7% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 73.8%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and August the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 2.1% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to PHL 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 | 76.7% | 54 min | 2.0% | 153 |
| American Airlines | 74.6% | 94 min | 2.2% | 1,704 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73.8% | 87 min | 2.0% | 794 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,301 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.4% | 5.3% | 38 |
| 6am–7am | 94.2% | 2.8% | 181 |
| 7am–8am | 91.8% | 3.5% | 632 |
| 8am–9am | 91.8% | 0.9% | 111 |
| 9am–10am | 82.9% | 2.1% | 389 |
| 10am–11am | 83.0% | 1.8% | 573 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.9% | 1.0% | 301 |
| 12pm–1pm | 71.5% | 2.0% | 609 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.3% | 2.6% | 117 |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.2% | 1.9% | 464 |
| 3pm–4pm | 61.5% | 2.1% | 467 |
| 4pm–5pm | 58.4% | 3.5% | 173 |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.8% | 2.1% | 467 |
| 6pm–7pm | 60.3% | 3.7% | 243 |
| 7pm–8pm | 61.5% | 1.7% | 177 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.8% | 5.7% | 35 |
| 9pm–10pm | 48.0% | 7.4% | 135 |
| 10pm–11pm | 67.9% | 2.6% | 189 |
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 PHL
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) | 78.6% | +2.5 pts | 0.0% | 98 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.0% | -12.1 pts | 0.8% | 235 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.6% | -8.4 pts | 4.4% | 798 |
| All other days | 76.0% | — | 2.2% | 4,170 |
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).