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Route · LGA → TPA · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Tampa

The LGA–TPA corridor (New York, NY → Tampa, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 31 carriers across roughly 1,010 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.1%
On-time
-2.9 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
13,976
Flights

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 87%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 59%

Distance

1,010 mi

Carriers

31

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 281 115 11 0 B6,DL,AA
Nov 2025 258 94 5 0 DL,AA,B6
Oct 2025 248 92 5 1 AA,B6,DL
Sep 2025 216 41 0 0 DL,AA,B6
Aug 2025 242 61 0 6 AA,YX,B6,DL
Jul 2025 239 78 18 2 AA,B6,DL
Jun 2025 226 83 3 5 AA,B6,DL
May 2025 235 89 1 0 AA,B6,DL
Apr 2025 208 41 2 0 DL,AA,B6
Mar 2025 211 60 4 1 AA,DL,WN
Feb 2025 192 47 2 0 AA,WN,DL
Jan 2025 205 44 2 0 AA,DL
Dec 2024 205 70 0 1 AA,DL
Nov 2024 189 25 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 193 31 21 1 DL,B6
Sep 2024 166 41 6 4 B6,DL
Aug 2024 182 54 8 3 B6,DL,WN
Jul 2024 186 44 5 3 B6,DL,WN
Jun 2024 178 45 0 4 B6,DL,WN
May 2024 214 62 1 0 B6,DL,WN
Apr 2024 209 35 3 1 B6,DL,WN
Mar 2024 240 73 1 1 B6,DL,WN
Feb 2024 226 35 4 0 B6,DL,WN,YX
Jan 2024 232 65 2 2 B6,DL,WN

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

104 of 5,181 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

35 of 5,181 flights

What the Data Says About LGA to TPA

The New York to Tampa corridor (LGA to TPA) posts a 76.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 13,976 tracked flights. Late flights run 84.3 minutes behind on average. 31 carriers cover the 1,010-mile route; over the last 24 months, 104 of 5,181 flights were cancelled (2.0%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 59% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LGA to TPA?
Flights from New York to Tampa have a 76.1% on-time rate based on 13,976 flights. The average delay is 84.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to TPA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (104 of 5,181 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to TPA?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Tampa (TPA) is approximately 1,010 miles. This route is served by 31 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to TPA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (59% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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