ROC (Rochester) to TPA (Tampa) flights arrive on time 58% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 66%. The average delay is 75 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.ROC → TPA
ROC (Rochester) to TPA (Tampa)
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This route is frequently delayed. About 58% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
Frontier Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 66% vs 53% on time.
Airline Comparison
Frontier Airlines leads at 66% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 53%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from ROC
79% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ROC has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
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 ~24 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.