Best Time to Fly ALB to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albany International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
260 flights were scheduled from Albany (ALB) to Tampa (TPA) in the last 12 months, and 83.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (89% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (78%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ALB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 83.9% | 59 min | 1.1% | 260 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ALB to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 500 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 6am–7am | 96.5% | 0.0% | 59 |
| 7am–8am | 89.6% | 0.0% | 77 |
| 8am–9am | 89.2% | 2.6% | 38 |
| 11am–12pm | 97.1% | 2.9% | 35 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.0% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.3% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.1% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 5pm–6pm | 69.2% | 3.6% | 55 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 17 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ALB 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) | Limited data | 11 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | Limited data | 16 | ||
| All other days | 84.9% | — | 1.3% | 447 |
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).