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Route · TPA → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to New York

The TPA–LGA corridor (Tampa, FL → New York, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 30 carriers across roughly 1,010 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.7%
On-time
-0.3 pts
vs US avg
90 min
Delay when late
13,999
Flights

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Sep 2025 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 58%

Distance

1,010 mi

Carriers

30

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 281 106 12 2 B6,DL,AA
Nov 2025 258 76 6 0 DL,AA,B6
Oct 2025 248 79 5 2 AA,B6,DL
Sep 2025 216 24 0 1 DL,AA,B6
Aug 2025 242 74 1 0 AA,YX,B6,DL
Jul 2025 239 100 19 4 AA,B6,DL
Jun 2025 227 91 4 3 AA,B6,DL
May 2025 235 74 1 2 AA,B6,DL
Apr 2025 208 43 4 0 DL,AA,B6
Mar 2025 211 70 3 1 AA,DL,WN
Feb 2025 192 40 2 1 AA,WN,DL
Jan 2025 204 37 2 2 AA,DL
Dec 2024 206 55 0 1 AA,DL
Nov 2024 189 30 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 191 28 21 0 DL,B6
Sep 2024 166 45 8 1 B6,DL
Aug 2024 182 50 10 2 B6,DL,WN
Jul 2024 186 67 5 2 B6,DL,WN
Jun 2024 178 41 0 1 B6,DL,WN
May 2024 214 48 1 4 B6,DL,WN
Apr 2024 209 32 2 0 B6,DL,WN
Mar 2024 240 54 2 0 B6,DL,WN
Feb 2024 226 35 6 0 B6,DL,WN,YX
Jan 2024 232 44 0 0 B6,DL,WN

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

114 of 5,180 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

29 of 5,180 flights

What the Data Says About TPA to LGA

13,999 tracked flights put the TPA to LGA pairing (Tampa to New York) at a 78.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 89.8 minutes on average. Across the 1,010-mile route and its 30 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.2% cancelled and 0.6% diverted (5,180 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 58% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from TPA to LGA?
Flights from Tampa to New York have a 78.7% on-time rate based on 13,999 flights. The average delay is 89.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (114 of 5,180 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to LGA?
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to New York (LGA) is approximately 1,010 miles. This route is served by 30 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (58% 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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