Which airline is most reliable for TPA (Tampa) to PVD (Providence)?

The most reliable airline on the TPA to PVD route is JetBlue Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 77%.

How often are flights delayed from TPA to PVD?

About 25% of flights from TPA to PVD experience delays. 75% arrive on time.

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

When flights from TPA to PVD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 62 minutes.

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

With 75% of TPA to PVD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 62 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PVD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is TPA (Tampa) to PVD (Providence) usually delayed?

TPA to PVD flights are moderately reliable at 75% on time. About 25% of flights experience delays averaging 62 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on TPA (Tampa) to PVD (Providence)?

JetBlue Airways is the most reliable airline flying TPA to PVD, with 77% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 75%.

What's the best month to fly TPA (Tampa) to PVD (Providence)?

The best month to fly TPA to PVD is September, when 89% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is May at 62% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

TPA → PVD

TPA (Tampa) to PVD (Providence)

TPA (Tampa) to PVD (Providence) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is JetBlue Airways at 77%. The average delay is 62 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

TPA → PVD on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — JetBlue Airways leads slightly at 77% vs Southwest Airlines at 75%.

Airline Comparison

JetBlue Airways leads at 77% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly TPA → PVD

Best month

September

89% on time

Worst month

May

62% on time

Sep

89%

Feb

86%

Oct

82%

Nov

80%

Aug

80%

Dec

77%

Jan

77%

Apr

74%

Jun

73%

Mar

68%

Jul

64%

May

62%

Good to know

Departing from TPA

78% on time

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

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

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Arriving at PVD

79% on time

When flights into PVD are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PVD: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.