Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on TPA–SJU. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but October 2025 dropped to 64% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,237 mi
Best airline from TPA to SJU
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 14 min | 1.2% | 1,205 |
| Spirit Airlines | 80% | 9 min | 10.3% | 68 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 15 min | 0.7% | 942 |
| Frontier Airlines | 71% | 27 min | 1.8% | 785 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TPA to SJU
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TPA to SJU delayed?
- 24% of TPA–SJU 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TPA to SJU?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,205 flights. 4 airlines flew TPA–SJU frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TPA to SJU?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TPA to SJU?
- The scheduled TPA–SJU flight time averages 2h 58m over 1,237 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are TPA to SJU flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TPA to SJU?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,000 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.