Best Time to Fly CLT to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlotte Douglas International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 76.4% of Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa (TPA) flights arrived on time (3,106 scheduled flights). That is 1.3 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Spirit Airlines led with 77.2% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 74.4%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and July the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
CLT 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 | 77.2% | 65 min | 1.7% | 58 |
| American Airlines | 76.4% | 61 min | 1.6% | 2,919 |
| Frontier Airlines | 74.4% | 86 min | 3.1% | 129 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLT to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,888 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 93.2% | 6.4% | 94 |
| 7am–8am | 89.9% | 1.5% | 472 |
| 8am–9am | 87.5% | 1.6% | 382 |
| 9am–10am | 86.0% | 1.8% | 558 |
| 10am–11am | 83.8% | 2.4% | 291 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.8% | 1.9% | 618 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.5% | 2.4% | 292 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.9% | 1.9% | 570 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.3% | 2.8% | 355 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.3% | 1.3% | 477 |
| 4pm–5pm | 73.5% | 1.5% | 262 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.5% | 2.1% | 381 |
| 6pm–7pm | 65.5% | 2.3% | 734 |
| 7pm–8pm | 81.8% | 2.5% | 163 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.0% | 3.5% | 593 |
| 9pm–10pm | 66.0% | 3.3% | 152 |
| 10pm–11pm | 60.7% | 3.6% | 494 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLT 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) | 78.1% | -1.7 pts | 0.0% | 137 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.6% | -16.2 pts | 0.0% | 302 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.0% | -18.7 pts | 3.0% | 1,103 |
| All other days | 79.8% | — | 2.4% | 5,346 |
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).