Best Time to Fly JFK to TPA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Tampa International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 76.9% of New York (JFK) to Tampa (TPA) flights arrived on time (2,301 scheduled flights). That is 0.7 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 80.4%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 68.2%.
September has been the best month (82% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (65%).
3.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK to TPA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 80.4% | 70 min | 2.6% | 1,094 |
| JetBlue | 74.3% | 76 min | 4.8% | 1,080 |
| Frontier Airlines | 68.2% | 85 min | 0.8% | 127 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to TPA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,835 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 89.3% | 3.9% | 312 |
| 7am–8am | 87.7% | 2.2% | 899 |
| 8am–9am | 75.3% | 2.0% | 99 |
| 9am–10am | 66.7% | 4.1% | 122 |
| 10am–11am | 76.5% | 1.8% | 165 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.1% | 1.6% | 424 |
| 12pm–1pm | 46.0% | 3.9% | 52 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 174 |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.7% | 4.4% | 551 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.7% | 2.2% | 635 |
| 4pm–5pm | 61.0% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.5% | 6.1% | 148 |
| 6pm–7pm | 63.8% | 4.6% | 241 |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.8% | 2.8% | 709 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.1% | 5.4% | 260 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK to TPA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 78.0% | +0.7 pts | 1.8% | 111 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.3% | -9.9 pts | 1.9% | 207 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.8% | -9.5 pts | 6.7% | 833 |
| All other days | 77.3% | — | 2.2% | 3,684 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).