Tampa (TPA) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tampa (TPA) to New York (LGA) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 88% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 53% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 57%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 7.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,010 mi
Best airline from TPA to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 27 min | 2.4% | 1,102 |
| Delta Air Lines | 73% | 23 min | 2.8% | 3,238 |
| JetBlue Airways | 63% | 31 min | 3.9% | 864 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to LGA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 34 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 21 min |
| Friday | 74% | 26 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to LGA delayed?
- 28% of TPA–LGA 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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to LGA?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 1,102 flights. 3 airlines flew TPA–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to LGA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 7 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 LGA?
- The scheduled TPA–LGA flight time averages 2h 43m over 1,010 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are TPA to LGA flights cancelled?
- 2.9% 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 TPA to LGA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-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.