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Route · TPA → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to JFK (Tampa to New York) ranks #809 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.9%
On-time
-0.1 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
12,982
Flights
#809 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 95%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 63%

Distance

1,005 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 195 55 6 2 DL,F9,B6
Nov 2025 207 30 11 1 DL,F9,B6
Oct 2025 173 31 3 2 B6,DL,F9
Sep 2025 182 9 1 1 DL,F9,B6
Aug 2025 208 47 1 0 F9,B6,DL
Jul 2025 217 54 14 0 B6,DL,F9
Jun 2025 206 43 5 0 B6,DL,F9
May 2025 213 52 1 0 B6,DL,F9
Apr 2025 248 52 1 0 DL,F9,B6
Mar 2025 249 72 1 1 B6,DL,F9
Feb 2025 220 55 2 0 B6,DL,F9
Jan 2025 211 30 2 0 B6,DL,F9
Dec 2024 257 58 1 0 B6,DL,F9
Nov 2024 234 32 0 0 B6,DL,F9
Oct 2024 169 20 16 0 DL,F9,B6
Sep 2024 150 19 8 0 B6,DL
Aug 2024 155 58 10 0 B6,DL
Jul 2024 155 57 4 0 B6,DL
Jun 2024 163 49 2 0 B6,DL
May 2024 186 68 1 2 B6,DL
Apr 2024 181 34 3 1 B6,DL
Mar 2024 186 60 2 1 B6,DL
Feb 2024 174 32 4 3 B6,DL
Jan 2024 191 33 1 0 B6,DL

TPA–JFK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (87.0%) · weakest: June (73.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

87.0% on-time · ~160 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~212 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.9% on-time · ~161 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

100 of 4,730 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

14 of 4,730 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: New York · fleet on-time rank #3568 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to JFK

12,982 tracked flights put the TPA to JFK pairing (Tampa to New York) at a 78.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 84.0 minutes on average. Across the 1,005-mile route and its 5 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.1% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (4,730 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 63% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–JFK peaks in September at 87.0% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~212 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.9%, a 13.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to JFK rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to JFK ranks #809 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 JFK?
Flights from Tampa to New York have a 78.9% on-time rate based on 12,982 flights. The average delay is 84.0 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (100 of 4,730 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to JFK?
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,005 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (63% 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–JFK data

TPA–JFK is mid-pack at 78.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare TPA and JFK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, September (87.0% on-time) beats June (73.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.9% 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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