Newark (EWR) to Tampa (TPA) flights
United Airlines, JetBlue fly nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 35 flights a week in July 2026. The 997-mile flight takes about 2h 55m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 997 mi · 1,605 km
- Flight time
- 2h 55m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 89%
Airlines flying EWR to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 33 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 357,676 | 2h 55m |
| JetBlue | 2 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 32,539 | 2h 52m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EWR to TPA flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:13am and the last at 8:30pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1979United Airlines | 7:13am | 10:14am | 28 | 93% |
| UA 1576United Airlines | 9:05am | 12:04pm | 31 | 85% |
| UA 2776United Airlines | 1:05pm | 3:57pm | 31 | 74% |
| UA 2777United Airlines | 3:20pm | 6:18pm | 31 | 71% |
| UA 1250United Airlines | 6:55pm | 9:58pm | 21 | 75% |
| UA 1544United Airlines | 6:55pm | 9:59pm | 10 | 63% |
| UA 2109United Airlines | 8:30pm | 11:33pm | 16 | 63% |
Is EWR to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 2,503 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (92%), those around 8pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,333 | 81% | 14 min | 2.2% |
| JetBlue | 170 | 80% | 18 min | 1.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 300 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 138 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 234 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 189 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 82 | 91% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 235 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 203 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 308 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 136 | 90% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 180 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 260 | 76% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 149 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 237 | 35,594 | |
| September 2025 | 173 | 26,466 | |
| October 2025 | 221 | 34,172 | |
| November 2025 | 230 | 35,050 | |
| December 2025 | 227 | 37,803 | |
| January 2026 | 189 | 30,256 | |
| February 2026 | 182 | 28,664 | |
| March 2026 | 247 | 38,377 | |
| April 2026 | 235 | 32,788 | |
| May 2026 | 223 | 33,464 | |
| June 2026 | 205 | 30,982 | |
| July 2026 | 155 | 26,734 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.