Best Time to Fly MSP to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,177 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa (TPA) in the last 12 months, and 80.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (75%).
1.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 80.6% | 61 min | 1.0% | 1,177 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,404 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 85.3% | 2.9% | 140 |
| 7am–8am | 87.8% | 1.1% | 564 |
| 9am–10am | 82.8% | 3.3% | 60 |
| 10am–11am | 77.0% | 0.3% | 290 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.6% | 2.1% | 372 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.1% | 0.4% | 265 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.8% | 0.3% | 336 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.0% | 1.5% | 326 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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) | 73.7% | -10.3 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.6% | -11.4 pts | 1.9% | 108 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.8% | -11.2 pts | 0.9% | 440 |
| All other days | 84.0% | — | 1.2% | 1,818 |
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).