71% of flights from Tampa to Hartford arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 1 p.m. departures ran on time 71% of the time; the 10 a.m. ones 70%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (71%). 9% 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 → BDL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 61% of the time. About 1 in 14 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 54 three hours or more; 1.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early71%
- 15–30 min late11%
- 30–60 min late8.9%
- 1–2 hours late4.3%
- 2–3 hours late0.8%
- 3+ hours late1.8%
- Diverted0.2%
- 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% | 2.1% | −2 min | 9.6% | +69 min | JetBlue |
| Southwest Airlines | 319 | 71% | 1.3% | +4 min | 4.1% | +47 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 TPA). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 69% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (86%). Worst: May (69%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 94 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 86 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 85 | — | — |
| Thursday | 91 | — | — |
| Friday | 91 | — | — |
| Saturday | 108 | 72% | 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 10 · airline 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 534 | 4:32 p.m. | 196 | 70% | 1.0% | −3 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 4 | 25% | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from TPA to BDL on time?
71% of 652 scheduled flights from Tampa, FL to Hartford, CT arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.7% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly TPA to BDL?
Flights scheduled to leave at 1 p.m. were the most reliable (71% on time). The 10 a.m. departures were the least (70%).
Which airline is most on time from TPA to BDL?
Southwest Airlines: 71% of its 319 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 71%.
What month has the most delays from TPA to BDL?
May (69% on time). The best month is September (86%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- BDL → TPA (return)
- Tampa (TPA) delays by hour
- Flights into Bradley (BDL)
- 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.