Best Time to Fly TPA to CLE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Cleveland-Hopkins International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,029 flights were scheduled from Tampa (TPA) to Cleveland (CLE) in the last 12 months, and 78.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, United Airlines led with 84.0% on time and Frontier Airlines was last with 77.7%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to CLE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 84.0% | 80 min | 0.0% | 131 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77.7% | 81 min | 1.2% | 891 |
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to CLE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,074 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.1% | 2.3% | 175 |
| 6am–7am | 93.8% | 7.7% | 52 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 19 | |
| 8am–9am | 96.4% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 9am–10am | 81.5% | 2.2% | 182 |
| 10am–11am | 83.8% | 1.3% | 156 |
| 11am–12pm | 89.5% | 2.5% | 236 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.8% | 1.2% | 83 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.9% | 5.4% | 74 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 3pm–4pm | 62.5% | 0.0% | 113 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.4% | 0.0% | 170 |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.6% | 2.1% | 142 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.4% | 4.3% | 92 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.4% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.9% | 3.3% | 61 |
| 9pm–10pm | 63.3% | 2.0% | 100 |
| 10pm–11pm | 67.8% | 2.4% | 251 |
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 CLE
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) | 59.0% | -22.7 pts | 2.5% | 40 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.7% | -15.0 pts | 1.9% | 107 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.6% | -15.1 pts | 1.6% | 305 |
| All other days | 81.7% | — | 2.1% | 1,622 |
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).