Best Time to Fly TPA to BWI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,651 flights were scheduled from Tampa (TPA) to Baltimore (BWI) in the last 12 months, and 81.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Frontier Airlines led with 84.9% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 77.5%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to BWI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 84.9% | 65 min | 1.8% | 331 |
| Southwest Airlines | 81.3% | 55 min | 1.6% | 2,269 |
| Spirit Airlines | 77.5% | 64 min | 3.9% | 51 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to BWI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,680 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.5% | 3.0% | 394 |
| 6am–7am | 94.6% | 1.6% | 449 |
| 7am–8am | 93.8% | 1.9% | 461 |
| 8am–9am | 92.9% | 2.1% | 333 |
| 9am–10am | 86.7% | 3.2% | 375 |
| 10am–11am | 86.5% | 1.2% | 413 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.2% | 2.5% | 279 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.2% | 2.0% | 297 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.6% | 1.4% | 221 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.9% | 1.2% | 346 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.7% | 1.6% | 311 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.7% | 3.1% | 321 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.7% | 3.6% | 308 |
| 6pm–7pm | 66.9% | 2.9% | 379 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.4% | 3.8% | 319 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.3% | 3.5% | 171 |
| 9pm–10pm | 61.2% | 2.8% | 215 |
| 10pm–11pm | 68.6% | 2.3% | 88 |
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 BWI
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) | 85.8% | +2.1 pts | 0.0% | 120 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.6% | -4.2 pts | 1.3% | 238 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.6% | -14.2 pts | 3.6% | 944 |
| All other days | 83.8% | — | 2.2% | 4,378 |
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).