Tampa (TPA) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Tampa (TPA) to New York (LGA) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. American Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 76% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 7.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,010 mi
Best airline from TPA to LGA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 28 min | 2.3% | 1,195 |
| Delta Air Lines | 73% | 23 min | 3.0% | 3,414 |
| JetBlue Airways | 62% | 32 min | 4.2% | 808 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to LGA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 36 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 21 min |
| Friday | 74% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 30 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 operations28%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. 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 1,195 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 6 a.m. have the best record (91% 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?
- 3.1% 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 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 5,432 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.