Best Time to Fly TPA to CMH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → John Glenn Columbus International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
902 flights were scheduled from Tampa (TPA) to Columbus (CMH) in the last 12 months, and 80.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and July the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to CMH 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 | 80.5% | 53 min | 1.2% | 902 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to CMH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,771 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 98.7% | 1.3% | 75 |
| 6am–7am | 96.4% | 1.0% | 308 |
| 7am–8am | 94.1% | 2.3% | 174 |
| 8am–9am | 93.9% | 0.9% | 116 |
| 9am–10am | 94.3% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 11am–12pm | 83.5% | 1.0% | 104 |
| 12pm–1pm | 71.1% | 1.2% | 85 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.0% | 1.6% | 61 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.3% | 0.0% | 60 |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.5% | 2.0% | 49 |
| 6pm–7pm | 77.5% | 3.3% | 184 |
| 7pm–8pm | 62.2% | 0.8% | 121 |
| 8pm–9pm | 62.4% | 3.2% | 189 |
| 9pm–10pm | 42.1% | 1.7% | 58 |
| 10pm–11pm | 54.8% | 2.3% | 43 |
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 CMH
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) | 86.7% | +5.1 pts | 0.0% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.3% | -6.3 pts | 4.3% | 94 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.4% | -7.2 pts | 0.4% | 276 |
| All other days | 81.5% | — | 1.8% | 1,356 |
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).