Best Time to Fly ATL to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 73.7% of Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa (TPA) flights arrived on time (6,141 scheduled flights). That is 3.9 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 4 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 75.7% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 65.3%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (57%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 75.7% | 77 min | 1.0% | 104 |
| Delta Air Lines | 75.2% | 57 min | 1.2% | 4,401 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75.1% | 66 min | 0.8% | 731 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65.3% | 82 min | 1.8% | 905 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 12,534 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 86.4% | 0.0% | 88 |
| 6am–7am | 89.0% | 4.9% | 144 |
| 7am–8am | 90.6% | 1.5% | 604 |
| 8am–9am | 87.1% | 1.9% | 896 |
| 9am–10am | 74.0% | 3.0% | 559 |
| 10am–11am | 79.5% | 1.2% | 761 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.6% | 2.2% | 1,048 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.4% | 1.4% | 844 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.4% | 1.5% | 656 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.4% | 1.7% | 582 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.0% | 1.1% | 740 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.6% | 2.0% | 981 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.0% | 1.4% | 989 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.8% | 1.8% | 672 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.5% | 1.9% | 769 |
| 8pm–9pm | 59.4% | 2.1% | 657 |
| 9pm–10pm | 60.1% | 2.4% | 506 |
| 10pm–11pm | 66.2% | 2.2% | 968 |
| 11pm–12am | 50.7% | 1.4% | 70 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL 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) | 76.7% | +0.3 pts | 0.8% | 242 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.1% | -11.3 pts | 1.0% | 490 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.4% | -15.0 pts | 1.6% | 2,171 |
| All other days | 76.4% | — | 2.0% | 9,631 |
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).