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Cheapest round-trip
$229
Typical prices: $189-$332
Delta
Sun 12/9Thu 12/13
TPA - JFK • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$144
Typical prices: $113-$244
American Airlines
Sun 1/21
TPA - JFK • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta and JetBlue. Average duration is 2h 44m
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Most punctual • 94% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 42% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg $244 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to John F Kennedy Intl (TPA-JFK)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to John F Kennedy Intl

Sun, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 16
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8:20 am - 11:00 amTPA  Tampa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 40mnonstop
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7:53 pm - 11:07 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-TPA Tampa
3h 14mnonstop
$229Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
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11:52 am - 2:34 pmTPA  Tampa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 42mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 11:03 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-TPA Tampa
3h 13mnonstop
$229Delta
Tue, Jan 5 - Sun, Jan 10
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7:50 pm - 10:37 pmTPA  Tampa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 47mnonstop
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7:05 am - 10:19 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-TPA Tampa
3h 14mnonstop
$229Delta
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
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6:50 am - 9:29 amTPA  Tampa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 39mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 10:42 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-TPA Tampa
3h 12mnonstop
$234JetBlue
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2
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6:50 am - 9:29 amTPA  Tampa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 39mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 10:42 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-TPA Tampa
3h 12mnonstop
$234JetBlue
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
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7:05 pm - 9:50 pmTPA  Tampa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 45mnonstop
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8:15 am - 11:27 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-TPA Tampa
3h 12mnonstop
$237JetBlue
Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 12:58 amTPA  Tampa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 18m1 stop Miami
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6:32 am - 11:17 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-TPA Tampa
4h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$254American Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 15
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5:35 am - 11:04 amTPA  Tampa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
5h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:32 am - 11:17 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-TPA Tampa
4h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$254American Airlines
Sun, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 20
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7:08 pm - 3:33 pmTPA  Tampa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 25m1 stop San Diego
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1:55 pm - 5:03 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-TPA Tampa
3h 08mnonstop
$486Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Dec 28
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12:16 pm - 2:59 pmTPA  Tampa-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 43mnonstop
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11:40 am - 10:55 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-TPA Tampa
23h 15m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$489Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport typically range from $189 to $332. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $229, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at $147 round-trip.
•June ($286) and July ($281) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 94% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to John F Kennedy Intl

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Qatar Airways, Delta, Frontier and TPA

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Joe Cortez

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Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue and JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$144
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 38% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Tampa to John F Kennedy Intl

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Your Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:05 am and lands at 8:49 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 10:49 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 44m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 2h 44m, covering 1,006 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $189 to $332, with an average of $251 over the past 12 months. Anything below $189 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $251 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $251 round-trip and layover options via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) at $244.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights are:

    • Frontier: 94% on time
    • Delta: 87% on time
    • JetBlue: 81% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $229 to $1,146. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

    • JetBlue
    • Delta

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $170.

  • What car rental options are available at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 51m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $240 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $295, a difference of $55.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between Tampa and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • JetBlue

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 56m, compared with 5h 36m via Miami (MIA) and 6h 42m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

  • What popular places can I visit in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

    • JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • Does TPA have a USO?

    Yes. The USO at the Tampa Airport is open from 8 am to 8 pm and is located on Level 2, landside. Services and facilities of this USO are free of charge to US military members, military retirees, coalition partners, and military families. Some of the amenities of the USO include refreshments, relaxing seating, TV, a quiet rest area, computers, a library, and much more.

  • Does TPA have designated animal relief areas?

    Yes. TPA provides animal relief areas in each terminal, both landside and airside. The landside pet relief areas are outdoors, outside baggage claim. The airside pet relief stations are at the gate level. Each animal relief station features artificial grass, a fire hydrant, a drinking sink, waste bags, and trash receptacles.

  • Does JFK provide any facilities for nursing mothers?

    Yes. JFK provides Mamava lactation suites in all six terminals. Each freestanding lactation unit has a fold-down shelf, bench seating on either side, a coat hook, a mirror, a lockable door, and an electrical outlet. At JFK, there is one Mamava unit in Terminal 1, one in T2, three in T4, three in T5, two in T7, and three in T8.

  • Where can I rent a car at JFK?

    There are car rental counters or car rental courtesy telephones with instructions located on the Arrivals level of each terminal, most often in or near the baggage claim. To pick up the car, take the AirTrain to the Federal Circle Station. Some car rental companies available at JFK include Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Hertz, SIXT, and others.

Your guide to booking Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $240, about $55 less than Sunday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $147 round-trip in that month - typically $139 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Frontier. Over the past three months, 94% of Frontier flights from Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 84%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 51m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $244 round-trip on this route - about $7 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • The Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a hub for Southwest Airlines. The John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), one of three major airports serving New York City, is a hub for American Airlines and Delta.
  • Delta, American, and JetBlue are among the carriers that offer direct flights from TPA to JFK. American, JetBlue, and Delta are also among the carriers that offer flights from TPA to JFK with one stop. Stops often occur in Boston and Atlanta.
  • If someone is coming to pick you up at JFK, they can track your flight on the JFK homepage by clicking on the Flight Tracker button and entering the number of your flight. If you need to take a taxi once you land at JFK, the JFK homepage will also give you real-time taxi wait times at each individual terminal at JFK.
  • If you want to relax, limber up your muscles, and indulge yourself before your flight to JFK, you can get a massage or another relaxing treatment at the Gateway Spa at TPA. At the retail spa locations in Terminals C and E, you can get massages, manicures, and pedicures. At the locations in Terminals A and F, you can get a massage.
  • At TPA, if you want to park your car long-term before your flight to New York, you will most likely save money if you book your parking spot online before you go to the airport. The Long-Term Parking Garage is right next to the Main Terminal and connected by a walkway on level four. The Economy Garage is further from the Main Terminal and not within walking distance, but you can catch the SkyConnect train to get from the Economy Garage to the Main Terminal.

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Tampa to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Tampa

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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