Best Time to Fly TPA to MSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Minneapolis-St Paul International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 82.1% of Tampa (TPA) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights arrived on time (1,177 scheduled flights). That is 4.4 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and December the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 0.9% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to MSP 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 | 82.1% | 69 min | 0.9% | 1,177 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to MSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,404 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.8% | 0.0% | 98 |
| 7am–8am | 89.3% | 1.3% | 627 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.5% | 2.4% | 84 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.1% | 1.3% | 600 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.2% | 1.2% | 80 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.6% | 0.3% | 290 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.0% | 1.5% | 611 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 11 | |
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 MSP
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) | 81.6% | -1.8 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.6% | -9.8 pts | 1.9% | 108 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.7% | -5.6 pts | 1.1% | 440 |
| All other days | 83.3% | — | 1.2% | 1,818 |
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).