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Route · ISP → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Islip to Tampa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ISP to TPA (Islip to Tampa) ranks #3579 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

73%
On-time
-6 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
2,416
Flights
#3579 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Oct 2023 93%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 62%

Distance

1,034 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 49 15 4 0 B6,WN,F9
Nov 2025 31 5 0 0 F9,WN
Oct 2025 30 3 2 0 F9
Sep 2025 36 8 1 0 WN,F9
Aug 2025 42 10 0 0 WN,F9
Jul 2025 39 15 0 0 WN,F9
Jun 2025 38 13 2 0 WN,F9
May 2025 65 18 2 0 WN,F9
Apr 2025 63 16 0 0 F9,WN
Mar 2025 50 14 2 0 WN,F9
Feb 2025 51 16 2 0 WN,F9
Jan 2025 35 9 0 0 WN,F9
Dec 2024 36 18 0 0 F9,WN
Sep 2024 30 3 2 0 WN,F9
Aug 2024 36 9 2 0 F9,WN
Jun 2024 31 8 0 0 F9,WN
May 2024 33 7 0 0 F9,WN
Apr 2024 44 10 2 0 F9,WN
Mar 2024 61 23 1 0 F9,WN
Feb 2024 55 9 0 0 F9,WN
Jan 2024 54 12 1 0 F9,WN
Dec 2023 61 18 0 0 F9,WN
Nov 2023 69 10 0 0 F9,WN
Oct 2023 70 5 1 0 F9,WN

ISP–TPA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (90.5%) · weakest: July (52.9%)

50%60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 69.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

90.5% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~56 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

52.9% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

24 of 1,109 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,109 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from ISP

Among 5 routes leaving ISP, only 1 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 1 stay ≥85% and 3 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing ISP options should weigh this 73% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4682 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ISP to TPA

On-time performance on the ISP to TPA pairing (Islip to Tampa) trails a chunk of the network: 73% of 2,416 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 83.6-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,034 miles across 4 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.2% (24 of 1,109 flights), with 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 62% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ISP–TPA peaks in October at 90.5% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~56 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 52.9%, a 37.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ISP to TPA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ISP to TPA ranks #3579 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ISP to TPA?
Flights from Islip to Tampa have a 73% on-time rate based on 2,416 flights. The average delay is 83.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ISP to TPA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 1,109 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ISP to TPA?
The flight distance from Islip (ISP) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 1,034 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ISP to TPA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (93% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using ISP–TPA data

ISP–TPA sits 6 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare ISP and TPA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ISP airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.5% on-time) beats July (52.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 73% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.