Best Time to Fly TPA to AUS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Austin - Bergstrom International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.7% of Tampa (TPA) to Austin (AUS) flights arrived on time (1,544 scheduled flights). That is 2.1 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 79.6%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 79.6%.
February has been the best month (85% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (73%).
0.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
TPA to AUS 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 | 79.6% | 104 min | 1.6% | 365 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79.6% | 53 min | 0.3% | 1,154 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 25 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to AUS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,616 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 96.1% | 0.0% | 155 |
| 6am–7am | 94.2% | 3.3% | 180 |
| 7am–8am | 93.5% | 0.8% | 249 |
| 8am–9am | 94.1% | 0.0% | 136 |
| 9am–10am | 84.5% | 0.8% | 117 |
| 10am–11am | 83.2% | 2.0% | 98 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.1% | 1.0% | 208 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.9% | 1.9% | 483 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 2pm–3pm | 66.2% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.3% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.0% | 0.0% | 168 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.8% | 2.2% | 184 |
| 6pm–7pm | 60.6% | 0.0% | 133 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.9% | 0.9% | 211 |
| 8pm–9pm | 56.2% | 3.0% | 33 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 29 | |
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 AUS
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) | 83.6% | +3.3 pts | 0.0% | 55 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.1% | +1.8 pts | 0.8% | 124 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.3% | -6.0 pts | 0.9% | 466 |
| All other days | 80.3% | — | 1.3% | 1,971 |
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).