BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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EWR→TPA

Newark, NJ (EWR) to Tampa, FL (TPA) flight delay odds

78.8% of 2,656 official scheduled EWR-to-TPA flights arrived on time; 12.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.2% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
78.8%arrived on time
12.3%30+ min late
2.2%cancelled
2,656scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+2.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for EWR to TPA?

Among qualifying EWR-to-TPA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.4% of 492 flights. Evening was lowest at 72.5% across 530 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning49287.4%4.7%2.8%
Late morning58782.5%9.4%2.2%
Afternoon1,04676.0%15.4%2.0%
Evening53072.5%16.4%1.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for EWR to TPA?

Among qualifying EWR-to-TPA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.2% of 369 flights. Sunday was lowest at 70.1% across 398 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday39175.4%12.5%4.6%
Tuesday36986.2%7.0%2.2%
Wednesday37184.4%8.6%0.3%
Thursday39178.8%12.3%1.3%
Friday39181.1%12.0%1.0%
Saturday34576.2%15.9%1.4%
Sunday39870.1%17.6%4.3%

Which airline was most reliable for EWR to TPA?

Among qualifying EWR-to-TPA airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 79.6% of 2,370 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 72.4% across 286 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines2,37079.6%11.9%2.0%
JetBlue Airways28672.4%16.1%3.5%

Which month was most reliable for EWR to TPA?

Among qualifying EWR-to-TPA month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 90.2% of 235 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 65.3% across 242 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202524265.3%23.1%5.0%
August 202524078.3%14.2%0.4%
September 202517384.4%8.7%0.6%
October 202521972.1%17.4%0.0%
November 202524473.4%14.3%5.7%
December 202523272.0%17.7%2.2%
January 202619974.9%10.1%5.0%
February 202619577.4%7.7%6.7%
March 202624682.5%12.2%0.0%
April 202623590.2%5.5%0.0%
May 202622588.9%5.8%0.4%
June 202620688.3%8.3%0.5%

What drove EWR to TPA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded EWR-to-TPA delay category, accounting for 37.4% of 35,093 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline26.3%
Late aircraft37.4%
National airspace29.3%
Weather7.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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