Best Time to Fly BHM to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
425 flights were scheduled from Birmingham (BHM) to Tampa (TPA) in the last 12 months, and 75.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.4 points below 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 (90% on time) and June the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
BHM 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 | 75.2% | 49 min | 0.5% | 425 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BHM to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 839 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 97.6% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 23 | |
| 8am–9am | 93.9% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 9am–10am | 83.9% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 10am–11am | 83.2% | 2.7% | 110 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.2% | 0.0% | 115 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.9% | 1.9% | 107 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.4% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 2pm–3pm | 63.2% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.3% | 1.8% | 109 |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.8% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.4% | 1.4% | 72 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BHM 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 | 23 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.1% | -5.1 pts | 0.0% | 46 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.0% | -10.2 pts | 1.4% | 140 |
| All other days | 81.2% | — | 1.1% | 630 |
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).