Best Time to Fly TPA to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 77.6% of Tampa (TPA) to Newark (EWR) flights arrived on time (2,578 scheduled flights). That is in line with the national average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 78.7%, while JetBlue trailed at 66.2%.
September has been the best month (83% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (69%).
1.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
TPA to EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 78.7% | 79 min | 1.9% | 2,345 |
| JetBlue | 66.2% | 81 min | 1.7% | 233 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,481 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 94.7% | 1.0% | 383 |
| 7am–8am | 89.7% | 1.4% | 436 |
| 8am–9am | 87.4% | 1.7% | 599 |
| 9am–10am | 86.6% | 0.6% | 347 |
| 10am–11am | 84.7% | 2.3% | 342 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.4% | 2.0% | 353 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.2% | 1.0% | 200 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.5% | 5.6% | 144 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.2% | 1.1% | 366 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.0% | 3.9% | 231 |
| 4pm–5pm | 63.6% | 3.3% | 667 |
| 5pm–6pm | 53.2% | 1.7% | 295 |
| 6pm–7pm | 56.7% | 5.1% | 490 |
| 7pm–8pm | 61.8% | 3.2% | 373 |
| 8pm–9pm | 65.0% | 3.1% | 193 |
| 9pm–10pm | 51.7% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on TPA to EWR
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) | 71.0% | -6.7 pts | 0.0% | 131 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.0% | -6.6 pts | 1.2% | 255 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 63.0% | -14.7 pts | 4.3% | 853 |
| All other days | 77.7% | — | 2.1% | 4,242 |
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).