Newark (EWR) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on EWR–TPA. April 2026 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but May 2025 dropped to 61% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 7.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 997 mi
Best airline from EWR to TPA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 16 min | 2.2% | 4,871 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 25 min | 3.7% | 847 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to TPA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 18 min |
| Friday | 76% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to TPA delayed?
- 23% of EWR–TPA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to TPA?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 4,871 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to TPA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to TPA?
- The scheduled EWR–TPA flight time averages 3h 1m over 997 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are EWR to TPA flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from EWR to TPA?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,718 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.