Best Time to Fly TPA to CLT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Charlotte Douglas International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,105 flights were scheduled from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte (CLT) in the last 12 months, and 83.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Frontier Airlines led with 85.6% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 80.0%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to CLT 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 | 85.6% | 55 min | 2.3% | 128 |
| American Airlines | 83.6% | 76 min | 1.5% | 2,922 |
| Spirit Airlines | 80.0% | 85 min | 0.0% | 55 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to CLT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 6,888 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 6am–7am | 94.8% | 3.5% | 636 |
| 7am–8am | 93.5% | 2.5% | 713 |
| 8am–9am | 88.0% | 1.6% | 635 |
| 9am–10am | 91.0% | 3.3% | 390 |
| 10am–11am | 88.6% | 1.6% | 605 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.1% | 1.5% | 522 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.9% | 1.5% | 408 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.0% | 2.0% | 642 |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.0% | 0.9% | 211 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.9% | 3.1% | 650 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.7% | 1.7% | 301 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.3% | 1.8% | 505 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.2% | 2.6% | 193 |
| 7pm–8pm | 70.1% | 3.9% | 338 |
| 8pm–9pm | 53.1% | 6.9% | 87 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 12 | |
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 CLT
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) | 84.7% | +0.2 pts | 0.0% | 137 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.8% | -9.7 pts | 0.0% | 302 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.0% | -12.5 pts | 3.1% | 1,102 |
| All other days | 84.5% | — | 2.4% | 5,347 |
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).