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

Tampa, FL (TPA) to New York, NY (LGA) flight delay odds

69.7% of 2,841 official scheduled TPA-to-LGA flights arrived on time; 18.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.3% 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 SIGNALVariable
69.7%arrived on time
18.7%30+ min late
3.3%cancelled
2,841scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.8%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+17.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for TPA to LGA?

Among qualifying TPA-to-LGA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.0% of 638 flights. Evening was lowest at 54.5% across 804 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning63885.0%6.1%3.6%
Late morning61076.4%14.1%1.8%
Afternoon78967.8%20.3%3.4%
Evening80454.5%30.5%4.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for TPA to LGA?

Among qualifying TPA-to-LGA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 74.6% of 343 flights. Sunday was lowest at 59.3% across 415 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday42364.1%22.7%5.2%
Tuesday42272.7%17.8%2.8%
Wednesday40674.1%12.6%2.7%
Thursday41370.0%20.6%1.9%
Friday41974.2%16.0%2.1%
Saturday34374.6%15.2%2.6%
Sunday41559.3%25.1%5.5%

Which airline was most reliable for TPA to LGA?

Among qualifying TPA-to-LGA airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 75.4% of 690 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 61.9% across 478 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,66669.7%18.7%3.3%
American Airlines69075.4%14.8%3.0%
JetBlue Airways47861.9%23.6%3.8%
Republic Airways450.0%50.0%0.0%
Southwest Airlines333.3%33.3%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for TPA to LGA?

Among qualifying TPA-to-LGA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.4% of 216 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 48.5% across 239 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202523948.5%31.4%7.9%
August 202524269.0%26.0%0.4%
September 202521688.4%9.3%0.0%
October 202524865.3%22.2%2.0%
November 202525868.2%20.9%2.3%
December 202528157.3%27.0%4.3%
January 202627676.4%11.2%5.1%
February 202625069.2%13.6%6.8%
March 202623465.4%21.4%4.7%
April 202620380.8%11.3%0.5%
May 202620476.0%12.7%2.9%
June 202619080.0%12.1%1.1%

What drove TPA to LGA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded TPA-to-LGA delay category, accounting for 45.5% of 67,118 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline25.3%
Late aircraft45.5%
National airspace26.1%
Weather2.9%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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