Best Time to Fly TPA to MIA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Miami International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,935 flights were scheduled from Tampa (TPA) to Miami (MIA) in the last 12 months, and 77.9% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 78.9% on time and Envoy Air was last with 72.0%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and August the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to MIA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 78.9% | 108 min | 0.7% | 2,561 |
| Envoy Air | 72.0% | 83 min | 3.6% | 356 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 18 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to MIA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,924 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.7% | 0.9% | 109 |
| 6am–7am | 93.8% | 1.9% | 726 |
| 7am–8am | 92.9% | 1.3% | 681 |
| 8am–9am | 86.1% | 1.6% | 864 |
| 9am–10am | 83.8% | 0.9% | 437 |
| 10am–11am | 80.7% | 1.2% | 647 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.6% | 2.5% | 279 |
| 12pm–1pm | 92.7% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 1pm–2pm | 63.6% | 0.7% | 146 |
| 2pm–3pm | 65.5% | 0.8% | 117 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.5% | 3.2% | 435 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.6% | 1.5% | 66 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.8% | 1.0% | 305 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.2% | 4.0% | 101 |
| 7pm–8pm | 61.6% | 1.8% | 443 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.8% | 3.9% | 513 |
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 MIA
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) | 78.8% | -2.2 pts | 0.0% | 118 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.5% | -4.6 pts | 0.0% | 259 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.5% | -6.6 pts | 2.2% | 903 |
| All other days | 81.1% | — | 1.9% | 4,644 |
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).