BDL (Hartford) to TPA (Tampa) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is JetBlue Airways at 79%. The average delay is 67 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.BDL → TPA
BDL (Hartford) to TPA (Tampa)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
JetBlue Airways edges out Spirit Airlines on this route — 79% vs 69% on time.
Airline Comparison
JetBlue Airways leads at 79% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 69%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from BDL
78% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BDL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~17 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at TPA
78% on timeWhen flights into TPA are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at TPA: TSA is ~10 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.