Chicago, IL → Tampa, FL flight delays
ORD → TPA · all airlines · 316 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
28%of the time, by +72 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
72%
Delayed 3h+
3.2%
Cancelled
0.9%
Avg when late
+72m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Sunday
delayed 14%
Worst
Monday
delayed 42%
Which airline is most punctual on ORD → TPA?
Uniteddelayed 22%
Americandelayed 32%
Southwestdelayed 40%
Frequently asked
How often is the Chicago, IL to Tampa, FL flight delayed?
About 28% of ORD → TPA flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 72 minutes when they do, based on 316 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on ORD → TPA?
United, delayed 22% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly ORD → TPA?
Sunday is the most on-time (delayed 14%), while Monday is the worst (delayed 42%).
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