Which airline is most reliable for LAX (Los Angeles) to TPA (Tampa)?

The most reliable airline on the LAX to TPA route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from LAX to TPA?

About 16% of flights from LAX to TPA experience delays. 84% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LAX to TPA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 61 minutes.

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

With 84% of LAX to TPA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 61 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.

LAX → TPA

LAX (Los Angeles) to TPA (Tampa)

LAX (Los Angeles) to TPA (Tampa) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 91%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 91% on time vs Southwest Airlines at 67%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 91% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 67%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LAX

81% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAX has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at TPA

78% on time

When 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.