Detroit, MI → Tampa, FL flight delays
DTW → TPA · all airlines · 229 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
23%of the time, by +54 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
77%
Delayed 3h+
0.4%
Cancelled
0.9%
Avg when late
+54m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Wednesday
delayed 15%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 29%
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → TPA?
Deltadelayed 13%
Spiritdelayed 57%
Frequently asked
How often is the Detroit, MI to Tampa, FL flight delayed?
About 23% of DTW → TPA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 54 minutes when they do, based on 229 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on DTW → TPA?
Delta, delayed 13% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly DTW → TPA?
Wednesday is the most on-time (delayed 15%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 29%).
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