79% of flights from Providence to Tampa arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. 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 PVD → TPA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 63% of the time. About 1 in 20 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 87 three hours or more; 0.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early79%
- 15–30 min late7.1%
- 30–60 min late7.1%
- 1–2 hours late2.7%
- 2–3 hours late1.1%
- 3+ hours late1.1%
- Diverted0.7%
- Cancelled0.9%
Share of all 437 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 352 | 80% | 1.1% | −5 min | 4.8% | +63 min | Southwest Airlines |
| JetBlue | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | JetBlue |
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 PVD). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (87%). Worst: January (67%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 56 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 61 | — | — |
| Friday | 65 | — | — |
| Saturday | 68 | — | — |
| Sunday | 67 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 2 · weather 2
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Providence or Tampa. None has been clearly more reliable than PVD → TPA.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD → TPA (this route) | 437 | 79% | 0.9% |
| BOS → TPA Boston Logan to Tampa | 2,780 | 72% | 3.1% |
| BOS → SRQ Boston Logan to Sarasota Bradenton | 694 | 69% | 3.0% |
Questions
How often are flights from PVD to TPA on time?
79% of 437 scheduled flights from Providence, RI to Tampa, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.9% were cancelled.
What month has the most delays from PVD to TPA?
January (67% on time). The best month is April (87%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- TPA → PVD (return)
- Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD) delays by hour
- Flights into Tampa (TPA)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- JetBlue 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.