TPA (Tampa) to BDL (Hartford) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 84%. The average delay is 70 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.TPA → BDL
TPA (Tampa) to BDL (Hartford)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 84% vs JetBlue Airways at 81%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 84% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 81%.
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Good to know
Departing from TPA
79% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. TPA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~10 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
TPA cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at BDL
79% on timeWhen flights into BDL are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at BDL: TSA is ~17 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.