TPA (Tampa) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 82%. The average delay is 84 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.TPA → ORD
TPA (Tampa) to ORD (Chicago)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 82% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 63%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 82% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 63%.
Accurate?
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 ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
TPA cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at ORD
80% on timeWhen flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~33 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.