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Route · JFK → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Tampa

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to TPA (New York to Tampa) ranks #808 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.1%
On-time
-2.9 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
12,990
Flights
#808 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 87%

Worst Month

May 2025 66%

Distance

1,005 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 195 55 7 2 DL,F9,B6
Nov 2025 207 47 11 0 DL,F9,B6
Oct 2025 173 39 3 1 B6,DL,F9
Sep 2025 182 23 0 0 DL,F9,B6
Aug 2025 208 53 1 3 F9,B6,DL
Jul 2025 217 65 14 0 B6,DL,F9
Jun 2025 208 56 7 5 B6,DL,F9
May 2025 214 72 1 0 B6,DL,F9
Apr 2025 248 58 0 1 DL,F9,B6
Mar 2025 251 62 2 0 B6,DL,F9
Feb 2025 218 57 3 1 B6,DL,F9
Jan 2025 212 57 1 0 B6,DL,F9
Dec 2024 256 74 1 1 B6,DL,F9
Nov 2024 234 31 0 0 B6,DL,F9
Oct 2024 170 29 15 0 DL,F9,B6
Sep 2024 151 34 8 2 B6,DL
Aug 2024 155 48 10 4 B6,DL
Jul 2024 155 52 4 1 B6,DL
Jun 2024 161 41 2 4 B6,DL
May 2024 186 49 2 1 B6,DL
Apr 2024 181 29 3 0 B6,DL
Mar 2024 186 58 2 3 B6,DL
Feb 2024 174 28 3 0 B6,DL
Jan 2024 192 48 1 0 B6,DL

JFK–TPA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (81.9%) · weakest: July (70.2%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.8%

Strongest calendar month

September

81.9% on-time · ~160 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~212 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.2% on-time · ~165 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

101 of 4,734 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

29 of 4,734 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

JFK on-time profile

TPA - Tampa

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Tampa, FL.

TPA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See JFK and TPA side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare JFK vs TPA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JFK departures

From JFK, this corridor sits with 50 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 66 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 13 below 75%). Destination: Tampa · fleet on-time rank #4285 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JFK to TPA

The New York to Tampa corridor (JFK to TPA) posts a 76.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 12,990 tracked flights. Late flights run 78.1 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 1,005-mile route; over the last 24 months, 101 of 4,734 flights were cancelled (2.1%) and 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 66% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–TPA peaks in September at 81.9% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~212 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.2%, a 11.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to TPA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to TPA ranks #808 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 JFK to TPA? ▼
Flights from New York to Tampa have a 76.1% on-time rate based on 12,990 flights. The average delay is 78.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to TPA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (101 of 4,734 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to TPA? ▼
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 1,005 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to TPA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JFK Airport

New York
TPA Airport

Tampa
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using JFK–TPA data

JFK–TPA is mid-pack at 76.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JFK and TPA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, September (81.9% on-time) beats July (70.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.1% 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

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