White Plains (HPN) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
White Plains (HPN) to Tampa (TPA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 70% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 90% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,032 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HPN to TPA
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (88%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 92% | 4 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 93% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 6 min |
| Friday | 91% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HPN to TPA delayed?
- 10% of HPN–TPA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 7 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HPN to TPA?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (88%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HPN to TPA?
- The scheduled HPN–TPA flight time averages 2h 54m over 1,032 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are HPN to TPA flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from HPN to TPA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from HPN
Based on 729 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.