How delayed is Tulsa, OK (TUL)?

Tulsa, OK has an on-time rate of 83.1%. The average delay is 12.6 min.

What causes delays at TUL?

The main delay causes at TUL are carrier issues (33.9%), weather (8.2%), NAS/air traffic control (18.2%), and late arriving aircraft (39.6%).

What is the best time to fly from TUL?

The best time to fly from TUL is at 5:00 with a 90.6% on-time rate. Sep is the best month with 87.4% on-time flights.

Tulsa, OK

Tulsa, OK, OK — TUL

On-Time Rate

83.1%

2019-2025

Avg Delay

12.6 min

when delayed

Cancel Rate

2.2%

flights cancelled

Total Flights

105,306

2019-2025

Best Month

Sep

87.4% on-time

Worst Month

Jun

78.5% on-time

Best Departure Time

5:00

90.6% on-time

12-Month On-Time Trend

Delay Causes

Best Time to Fly (By Hour)

Seasonal Pattern

Airlines at TUL

Airline	Flights	On-Time	Avg Delay
Southwest Airlines	31,715	85.3%	N/A
SkyWest Airlines	21,259	83.6%	N/A
American Airlines	15,605	79.9%	N/A
Envoy Air	8,613	81.5%	N/A
Delta Air Lines	7,934	88.6%	N/A
PSA Airlines	3,790	77.7%	N/A
Mesa Airlines	3,316	79.2%	N/A
United Airlines	3,291	85.5%	N/A
Republic Airways	2,930	85.0%	N/A
Allegiant Air	2,857	72.9%	N/A

Most Delayed Routes

Destination	On-Time
TUL → VPSValparaiso, FL	67.9%
TUL → SFBSanford, FL	72.9%
TUL → PIESt. Petersburg, FL	73.8%
TUL → DFWDallas/Fort Worth, TX	77.8%
TUL → BNANashville, TN	78.4%

Most Punctual Routes

Destination	On-Time
TUL → SLCSalt Lake City, UT	90.7%
TUL → MSPMinneapolis, MN	90.2%
TUL → STLSt. Louis, MO	90.1%
TUL → ATLAtlanta, GA	88.6%
TUL → LGANew York, NY	87.1%

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Data source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance dataset. Statistics are based on reported flight data from 2019 through November 2025 and are not real-time. See our data methodology for details.