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Route · TPA → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to New York

The TPA–JFK corridor (Tampa, FL → New York, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 5 carriers across roughly 1,005 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.9%
On-time
-0.1 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
12,982
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

100 of 4,730 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

14 of 4,730 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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