BDL (Hartford) to TPA (Tampa) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is JetBlue Airways at 81%. The average delay is 69 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.BDL → TPA
BDL (Hartford) to TPA (Tampa)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
JetBlue Airways edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 81% vs 76% on time.
Airline Comparison
JetBlue Airways leads at 81% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 76%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from BDL
79% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BDL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at TPA
79% on timeWhen flights into TPA are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at TPA: TSA is ~13 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
TPA has a 2.1% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.