Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa (TPA) flights
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia International Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 48 flights a week in July 2026. The 920-mile flight takes about 2h 42m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 920 mi · 1,481 km
- Flight time
- 2h 42m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying PHL to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 34 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 229,797 | 2h 42m |
| Frontier Airlines | 14 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 143,980 | 2h 44m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 18,439 | 2h 33m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHL to TPA flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:05am and the last at 7:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2015American Airlines | 7:05am | 9:45am | 20 | 84% |
| AA 2807American Airlines | 7:32am | 10:19am | 4 | 93% |
| F9 4807Frontier Airlines | 8:35am | 11:26am | 31 | 75% |
| AA 2822American Airlines | 8:53am | 11:40am | 4 | 80% |
| AA 1981American Airlines | 8:56am | 11:41am | 27 | 82% |
| AA 2412American Airlines | 12:31pm | 3:12pm | 27 | 69% |
| AA 2838American Airlines | 12:55pm | 3:37pm | 4 | 66% |
| AA 2900American Airlines | 2:26pm | 5:11pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 2572American Airlines | 2:53pm | 5:34pm | 27 | 32% |
| F9 2269Frontier Airlines | 6:33pm | 9:25pm | 31 | 50% |
| AA 2322American Airlines | 7:55pm | 10:55pm | 31 | 62% |
Is PHL to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 2,660 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (84%), those around 2pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,713 | 74% | 22 min | 2.4% |
| Frontier Airlines | 799 | 70% | 28 min | 2.1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 148 | 76% | 15 min | 1.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 83 | 83% | |
| 6am to 7am | 71 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 252 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 317 | 78% | |
| 9am to 10am | 72 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 248 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 215 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 148 | 65% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 75 | 66% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 314 | 63% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 93 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 119 | 56% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 238 | 64% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 247 | 63% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 96 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 202 | 31,283 | |
| September 2025 | 171 | 25,587 | |
| October 2025 | 202 | 30,420 | |
| November 2025 | 199 | 29,659 | |
| December 2025 | 206 | 31,011 | |
| January 2026 | 183 | 27,232 | |
| February 2026 | 230 | 37,176 | |
| March 2026 | 311 | 51,499 | |
| April 2026 | 251 | 36,007 | |
| May 2026 | 225 | 30,692 | |
| June 2026 | 206 | 29,672 | |
| July 2026 | 211 | 32,150 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.