Tampa (TPA) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on TPA–JFK: 3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 6.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,005 mi
Best airline from TPA to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 10 min | 0.5% | 415 |
| Delta Air Lines | 78% | 17 min | 2.6% | 2,280 |
| JetBlue Airways | 76% | 19 min | 3.7% | 2,287 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to JFK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 24 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 operations26%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to JFK delayed?
- 22% of TPA–JFK 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 TPA to JFK?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 415 flights. 3 airlines flew TPA–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to JFK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to JFK?
- The scheduled TPA–JFK flight time averages 2h 48m over 1,005 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are TPA to JFK 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 TPA to JFK?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,982 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.