No delays reported for DL 538 (TPA → LAX) as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 88.9% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 31m. 2.2% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at TPA, LAX.
Looks on time
Next leg TPA → LAX, scheduled 7:20 AM local time. No delays at TPA right now, and it usually runs on time.
Cancellation risk: Low 2.2% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Delta for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| TPA → LAX Tampa, FL to Los Angeles, CA | 7:20 AM → 9:30 AM | 89% |
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How reliable is DL 538?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 88.9% |
| Average delay when late | 91 min |
| Cancelled | 2.2% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 538
DL 538 was most reliable on Tuesdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Wednesdays (75%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Delta to the Department of Transportation.
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is DL 538 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at TPA, LAX. Checked 6:45 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 538 usually on time?
DL 538 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 88.9% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 91 minutes when late.
How often is DL 538 cancelled?
2.2% of DL 538 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.