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Route · TPA → SJU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tampa to San Juan

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TPA to SJU (Tampa to San Juan) ranks #1510 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.8%
On-time
-1.2 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
8,151
Flights
#1510 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 64%

Distance

1,237 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 142 35 3 0 B6,WN,F9
Nov 2025 128 30 0 1 F9,B6,WN
Oct 2025 88 32 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Sep 2025 83 13 0 0 WN,F9,B6
Aug 2025 114 37 2 0 WN,F9,B6
Jul 2025 145 43 1 0 B6,WN,F9
Jun 2025 139 35 0 0 B6,WN,F9
May 2025 125 21 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Apr 2025 110 23 0 0 F9,WN,B6
Mar 2025 145 32 1 1 B6,WN,F9
Feb 2025 123 35 1 0 B6,WN,F9
Jan 2025 124 25 0 1 B6,WN,F9
Dec 2024 142 33 0 1 B6,F9,WN
Nov 2024 125 16 0 0 B6,WN,F9
Oct 2024 97 10 10 1 WN,F9,B6
Sep 2024 93 8 4 0 WN,B6,F9
Aug 2024 129 28 4 0 B6,F9,WN
Jul 2024 171 49 0 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Jun 2024 166 43 1 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
May 2024 130 25 0 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Apr 2024 124 18 2 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Mar 2024 144 30 2 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Feb 2024 109 7 0 0 B6,F9,NK,WN
Jan 2024 126 24 0 0 B6,F9,WN,NK

TPA–SJU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.8%) · weakest: June (65.5%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.8% on-time · ~95 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~140 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

65.5% on-time · ~123 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

31 of 3,022 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 3,022 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

SJU - San Juan

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for San Juan, PR.

SJU on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare TPA vs SJU

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: San Juan · fleet on-time rank #3909 of 4927.

What the Data Says About TPA to SJU

The Tampa to San Juan corridor (TPA to SJU) posts a 77.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 8,151 tracked flights. Late flights run 69.5 minutes behind on average. 21 carriers cover the 1,237-mile route; over the last 24 months, 31 of 3,022 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 64% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TPA–SJU peaks in September at 84.8% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~140 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 65.5%, a 19.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TPA to SJU rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TPA to SJU ranks #1510 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 SJU? ▼
Flights from Tampa to San Juan have a 77.8% on-time rate based on 8,151 flights. The average delay is 69.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TPA to SJU? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (31 of 3,022 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TPA to SJU? ▼
The flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) is approximately 1,237 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TPA to SJU? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TPA Airport

Tampa
SJU Airport

San Juan
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–SJU data

TPA–SJU is mid-pack at 77.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare TPA and SJU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TPA airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.8% on-time) beats June (65.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.8% 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.