Which airline is most reliable for FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to TPA (Tampa)?

The most reliable airline on the FLL to TPA route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from FLL to TPA?

About 20% of flights from FLL to TPA experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on FLL to TPA flights?

When flights from FLL to TPA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 59 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a FLL to TPA flight?

With 80% of FLL to TPA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 59 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at TPA is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

FLL → TPA

FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to TPA (Tampa)

FLL (Fort Lauderdale) to TPA (Tampa) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines edges out Spirit Airlines on this route — 83% vs 78% on time.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 83% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 78%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from FLL

75% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. FLL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~16 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at TPA

79% on time

When 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.