New York (JFK) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying JFK to TPA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 6.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,005 mi
Best airline from JFK to TPA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 77% | 18 min | 2.7% | 2,280 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 18 min | 0.7% | 415 |
| JetBlue Airways | 72% | 21 min | 3.7% | 2,295 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to TPA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 21 min |
| Friday | 75% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to TPA delayed?
- 25% of JFK–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to TPA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 2,280 flights. 3 airlines flew JFK–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to TPA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to TPA?
- The scheduled JFK–TPA flight time averages 3h 7m over 1,005 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are JFK to TPA flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from JFK to TPA?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,990 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.