74% of flights from Hartford to Tampa arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (76%). 7% 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 BDL → TPA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 65% of the time. About 1 in 20 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 130 three hours or more; 1.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late11%
- 30–60 min late8.1%
- 1–2 hours late2.9%
- 2–3 hours late1.4%
- 3+ hours late0.8%
- Diverted0.5%
- Cancelled1.7%
Share of all 652 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 333 | 71% | 2.7% | −2 min | 6.0% | +56 min | JetBlue |
| Southwest Airlines | 319 | 76% | 0.6% | −4 min | 4.1% | +49 min | 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 BDL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | JetBlue |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 75% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (86%). Worst: January (65%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 94 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 86 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 85 | — | — |
| Thursday | 91 | — | — |
| Friday | 91 | — | — |
| Saturday | 108 | 71% | 0.9% |
| Sunday | 97 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 7 · airline 3 · air traffic/airport 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 533 | 7:30 a.m. | 303 | 72% | 2.3% | −3 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | 4 | 50% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from BDL to TPA on time?
74% of 652 scheduled flights from Hartford, CT to Tampa, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.7% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from BDL to TPA?
Southwest Airlines: 76% of its 319 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 71%.
What month has the most delays from BDL to TPA?
January (65% on time). The best month is November (86%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- TPA → BDL (return)
- Bradley (BDL) delays by hour
- Flights into Tampa (TPA)
- JetBlue on-time record
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
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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.