New York (LGA) to Tampa (TPA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
When you fly LGA to TPA matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 87% on-time in November 2024 to just 57% in December 2025. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 7.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,010 mi
Best airline from LGA to TPA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 74% | 23 min | 2.7% | 3,238 |
| JetBlue Airways | 69% | 25 min | 3.5% | 864 |
| American Airlines | 66% | 27 min | 2.2% | 1,102 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to TPA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 26 min |
| Friday | 71% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to TPA delayed?
- 29% of LGA–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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to TPA?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 3,238 flights. 3 airlines flew LGA–TPA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to TPA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to TPA?
- The scheduled LGA–TPA flight time averages 3h 1m over 1,010 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are LGA to TPA flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 LGA to TPA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,226 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.