Best Time to Fly AUS to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Austin - Bergstrom International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 75.7% of Austin (AUS) to Tampa (TPA) flights arrived on time (1,532 scheduled flights). That is 2.0 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 83.0% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 73.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
AUS 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 | 83.0% | 66 min | 1.4% | 365 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73.2% | 57 min | 0.3% | 1,142 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 25 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AUS to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,587 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 95.1% | 0.0% | 81 |
| 6am–7am | 94.6% | 0.0% | 93 |
| 7am–8am | 83.6% | 1.4% | 365 |
| 8am–9am | 88.8% | 1.2% | 491 |
| 9am–10am | 88.8% | 1.1% | 90 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 11am–12pm | 82.0% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.6% | 3.9% | 102 |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.7% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.2% | 0.5% | 206 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.2% | 0.7% | 135 |
| 4pm–5pm | 55.9% | 1.4% | 139 |
| 5pm–6pm | 57.6% | 0.5% | 185 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.0% | 1.9% | 105 |
| 7pm–8pm | 70.9% | 0.5% | 221 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.5% | 0.6% | 170 |
| 9pm–10pm | 53.7% | 2.4% | 42 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AUS 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) | 89.1% | +10.2 pts | 0.0% | 55 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 65.6% | -13.3 pts | 0.0% | 122 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.9% | -9.0 pts | 0.7% | 453 |
| All other days | 78.8% | — | 1.2% | 1,957 |
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).