BUF (Buffalo) to TPA (Tampa) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 78%. The average delay is 68 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.BUF → TPA
BUF (Buffalo) to TPA (Tampa)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 78% vs Frontier Airlines at 75%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 78% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 75%.
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Good to know
Departing from BUF
78% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BUF has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~30 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
BUF cancels 2.3% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
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 ~18 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.