77% of flights from Tampa to Cleveland arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 9 a.m. departures ran on time 83% of the time; the 10 p.m. ones 68%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (84%). 12% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for TPA → CLE: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 39% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 62 three hours or more; 1.2% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early77%
- 15–30 min late4.8%
- 30–60 min late6.2%
- 1–2 hours late7.2%
- 2–3 hours late1.9%
- 3+ hours late1.6%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled1.2%
Share of all 1,048 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 912 | 76% | 1.4% | −9 min | 11.2% | +82 min | Frontier Airlines |
| United Airlines | 131 | 84% | 0.0% | −11 min | 6.9% | +80 min | United Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | Southwest Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at TPA). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Frontier Airlines | United Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 83% | — |
| 10 a.m. | 79% | — |
| 4 p.m. | — | 83% |
| 5 p.m. | 71% | — |
| 10 p.m. | 68% | — |
Last flight of the day
On TPA → CLE, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 1.9% of the time, against 1.3% for its earlier flights (1.5× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 1.9% of the time (earlier flights: 1.8%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 10:04 p.m. | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | first flight 10:07 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in CLE tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (86%). Worst: July (66%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 158 | 73% | 1.9% |
| Tuesday | 116 | 77% | 1.7% |
| Wednesday | 125 | 79% | 0.8% |
| Thursday | 161 | 83% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 165 | 81% | 0.6% |
| Saturday | 153 | 75% | 0.7% |
| Sunday | 170 | 71% | 2.9% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 11 · weather 2
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 2684 | 10:07 a.m. | 335 | 83% | 1.5% | −12 min | Frontier Airlines |
| F9 1492 | 5:43 p.m. | 206 | 69% | 1.5% | −5 min | Frontier Airlines |
| F9 2184 | 9:52 p.m. | 156 | 69% | 1.9% | −3 min | Frontier Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from TPA to CLE on time?
77% of 1,048 scheduled flights from Tampa, FL to Cleveland, OH arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.2% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly TPA to CLE?
Flights scheduled to leave at 9 a.m. were the most reliable (83% on time). The 10 p.m. departures were the least (68%).
Which airline is most on time from TPA to CLE?
United Airlines: 84% of its 131 flights on the route arrived on time. Frontier Airlines: 76%.
What month has the most delays from TPA to CLE?
July (66% on time). The best month is September (86%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from TPA to CLE more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last TPA–CLE flight of the day was cancelled 1.9% of the time over the past year, against 1.3% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- CLE → TPA (return)
- Tampa (TPA) delays by hour
- Flights into Cleveland Hopkins (CLE)
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
- United Airlines on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Connecting off this flight? Check the risk
Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.