Best Time to Fly TPA to ALB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Albany International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.4% of Tampa (TPA) to Albany (ALB) flights arrived on time (260 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and May the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to ALB 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 | 77.4% | 44 min | 1.1% | 260 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to ALB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 500 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 21 | |
| 9am–10am | 85.0% | 1.2% | 81 |
| 10am–11am | 84.4% | 4.0% | 100 |
| 11am–12pm | 75.5% | 0.0% | 53 |
| 12pm–1pm | 93.7% | 1.2% | 80 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 3pm–4pm | 51.3% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 15 | |
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 ALB
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 | 81.6% | — | 1.6% | 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).