Which airline is most reliable for MEM (Memphis) to TPA (Tampa)?

The most reliable airline on the MEM to TPA route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from MEM to TPA?

About 18% of flights from MEM to TPA experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MEM to TPA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 45 minutes.

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

With 82% of MEM to TPA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 45 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.

MEM → TPA

MEM (Memphis) to TPA (Tampa)

MEM (Memphis) to TPA (Tampa) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 45 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 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 87% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 64%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 87% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 64%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from MEM

80% on time

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

TSA is currently ~15 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.