New York to Tampa — airline reliability comparison
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable airline on the LGA to TPA route with a 77% on-time rate, compared to Southwest Airlines at 65%. Based on 5,523 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air LinesDLBest | 77% | 2.4% | 83m | 5,523 |
| JetBlue AirwaysB6 | 73% | 2.9% | 79m | 2,293 |
| American AirlinesAA | 67% | 2.1% | 79m | 1,195 |
| Southwest AirlinesWNWorst | 65% | 1.7% | 68m | 545 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.