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Route · TPA → ISP · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to Islip

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to ISP (Tampa to Islip) ranks #3577 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.1%
On-time
+2.1 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
2,419
Flights
#3577 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Nov 2023 93%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 74%

Distance

1,034 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 49 13 2 0 B6,WN,F9
Nov 2025 31 8 0 0 F9,WN
Oct 2025 30 5 2 0 F9
Sep 2025 36 4 1 0 WN,F9
Aug 2025 42 11 0 0 WN,F9
Jul 2025 39 16 0 0 WN,F9
Jun 2025 38 5 2 0 WN,F9
May 2025 65 12 0 0 WN,F9
Apr 2025 63 8 0 0 F9,WN
Mar 2025 50 14 1 1 WN,F9
Feb 2025 51 9 2 0 WN,F9
Jan 2025 35 8 0 0 WN,F9
Dec 2024 36 15 0 0 F9,WN
Sep 2024 30 2 2 0 WN,F9
Aug 2024 36 3 1 0 F9,WN
Jun 2024 32 9 1 0 F9,WN
May 2024 34 9 0 0 F9,WN
Apr 2024 44 13 1 0 F9,WN
Mar 2024 61 16 0 1 F9,WN
Feb 2024 55 7 0 0 F9,WN
Jan 2024 55 8 0 1 F9,WN
Dec 2023 62 6 0 0 F9,WN
Nov 2023 69 5 1 0 F9,WN
Oct 2023 70 6 0 0 F9,WN

TPA–ISP seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (90.7%) · weakest: July (67.1%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.2%

Strongest calendar month

September

90.7% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~56 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.1% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

16 of 1,113 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,113 flights

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: Islip · fleet on-time rank #2729 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to ISP

2,419 tracked flights put the TPA to ISP pairing (Tampa to Islip) at a 81.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 70.1 minutes on average. Across the 1,034-mile route and its 4 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.4% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,113 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 74% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–ISP peaks in September at 90.7% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~56 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.1%, a 23.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to ISP rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to ISP ranks #3577 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 ISP?
Flights from Tampa to Islip have a 81.1% on-time rate based on 2,419 flights. The average delay is 70.1 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to ISP?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,113 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to ISP?
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Islip (ISP) is approximately 1,034 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to ISP?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (93% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (74% 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 TPA–ISP data

TPA–ISP is mid-pack at 81.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare TPA and ISP airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, September (90.7% on-time) beats July (67.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.1% 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

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.