RDU (Raleigh) to TPA (Tampa) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 83%. The average delay is 72 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.RDU → TPA
RDU (Raleigh) to TPA (Tampa)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Delta Air Lines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 83% vs 75% on time.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 83% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 75%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from RDU
80% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. RDU has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~18 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.