Best Time to Fly TPA to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Tampa International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,298 flights were scheduled from Tampa (TPA) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 79.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Frontier Airlines led with 83.2% on time and JetBlue was last with 75.0%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and July the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 3.6% (US average 1.8%).
TPA to JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 83.2% | 50 min | 0.8% | 127 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83.0% | 80 min | 2.5% | 1,094 |
| JetBlue | 75.0% | 70 min | 5.0% | 1,077 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly TPA to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,827 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 94.1% | 2.5% | 365 |
| 7am–8am | 89.9% | 1.7% | 1,262 |
| 8am–9am | 90.8% | 1.8% | 111 |
| 9am–10am | 81.4% | 2.9% | 173 |
| 10am–11am | 83.3% | 0.5% | 223 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.1% | 3.0% | 746 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.6% | 1.5% | 200 |
| 1pm–2pm | 74.0% | 3.0% | 131 |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.5% | 7.8% | 255 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.3% | 12.5% | 112 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.0% | 0.0% | 76 |
| 6pm–7pm | 56.6% | 3.6% | 275 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.4% | 3.8% | 795 |
| 8pm–9pm | 57.1% | 1.3% | 79 |
| 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 TPA to JFK
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) | 86.1% | +5.7 pts | 2.7% | 111 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.8% | -9.6 pts | 1.9% | 207 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.2% | -9.2 pts | 6.5% | 832 |
| All other days | 80.4% | — | 2.2% | 3,677 |
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).