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Route · TPA → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Newark

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to EWR (Tampa to Newark) ranks #507 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.6%
On-time
-0.4 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
16,659
Flights
#507 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.9%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

May 2025 50%

Distance

997 mi

Carriers

16

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 232 65 3 0 B6,UA
Nov 2025 244 59 13 1 UA,B6
Oct 2025 219 67 1 0 B6,UA
Sep 2025 173 36 0 1 UA,B6
Aug 2025 240 79 2 0 UA,B6
Jul 2025 243 107 15 1 B6,UA
Jun 2025 198 67 0 1 B6,UA
May 2025 222 110 6 1 B6,UA
Apr 2025 225 64 2 2 UA,B6
Mar 2025 275 58 1 2 B6,UA
Feb 2025 237 41 0 1 B6,UA
Jan 2025 255 47 4 0 B6,UA
Dec 2024 297 80 0 1 B6,UA
Nov 2024 298 99 1 3 UA,B6
Oct 2024 228 19 22 0 UA,B6
Sep 2024 205 27 10 1 UA,B6
Aug 2024 220 51 20 0 B6,UA
Jul 2024 244 80 8 2 B6,UA
Jun 2024 209 60 7 2 B6,UA
May 2024 257 54 2 0 B6,UA
Apr 2024 259 57 5 1 B6,UA
Mar 2024 249 59 2 0 B6,UA
Feb 2024 239 24 2 1 B6,UA
Jan 2024 256 28 39 0 B6,UA

TPA–EWR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (85.5%) · weakest: June (70.7%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

85.5% on-time · ~217 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~290 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

70.7% on-time · ~183 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.9%

165 of 5,724 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

21 of 5,724 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

TPA - Tampa

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

TPA on-time profile

EWR - Newark

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Newark, NJ.

EWR on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare TPA vs EWR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among TPA departures

From TPA, this corridor sits with 46 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 51 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Newark · fleet on-time rank #3660 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to EWR

16,659 tracked flights put the TPA to EWR pairing (Tampa to Newark) at a 78.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 85.9 minutes on average. Across the 997-mile route and its 16 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.9% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (5,724 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 50% - a 41-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–EWR peaks in October at 85.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~290 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 70.7%, a 14.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to EWR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to EWR ranks #507 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 TPA to EWR? ▼
Flights from Tampa to Newark have a 78.6% on-time rate based on 16,659 flights. The average delay is 85.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to EWR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (165 of 5,724 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to EWR? ▼
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 997 miles. This route is served by 16 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to EWR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (50% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TPA Airport

Tampa
EWR Airport

Newark
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 TPA–EWR data

TPA–EWR is mid-pack at 78.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare TPA and EWR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, October (85.5% on-time) beats June (70.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.6% 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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