Flights from New Orleans to Tampa
This city pair covers the MSY airports to TPA — roughly 785 km and about 1.5 hours in the air, 1 nonstop carrier on these airports. Compare every airport pair below.
Searching flights from New Orleans to Tampa? The route covers roughly 785 km and typically takes about 1.5 hours in the air, with nonstop services recorded on this pair. New Orleans departure airports: MSY; arrival: TPA. Compare every option below and book with the provider offering your price.
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Airports on this route
Flights from New Orleans depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
You will land at Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Airlines with nonstop service on this route
Southwest Airlines is recorded with nonstop service between these airports in our reference schedule data.
Route and airline facts are compiled from the OpenFlights route database (ODbL 1.0), a scheduled-service snapshot. Schedules change: the live search always shows current availability.
Direct vs connecting options
At 785 km this is a short-haul trip: frequent same-day options and, on the busiest pairs, departures every hour or better in peak season.
Low-cost carriers compete hard at this distance — compare totals with bags included, since baggage fees move the ranking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Tampa?
Flight time is typically around 1.5 hours in the air.
What is the distance from New Orleans to Tampa?
The great-circle distance is roughly 785 km (487 miles).
Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Tampa?
Yes — Southwest Airlines flies this pair nonstop in the reference schedule data. Schedules change seasonally, so the live search confirms today's options.
Which airports can I use in Tampa?
Tampa International Airport (TPA). Searching by city covers all of them at once.
How do I get the best price on this route?
Compare midweek dates, check nearby departure airports, and book international trips a few months ahead. The search above shows current fares from our booking partners.
How far in advance should I book flights from New Orleans to Tampa?
short-haul fares like this move fast in both directions — booking one to three weeks ahead is the usual sweet spot, and same-day walk-up fares are the worst case. These are booking windows, not rules — fares change constantly, so compare dates in the search above and book when the total, bags included, is right.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Tampa?
The cheapest month depends on the demand calendar at Tampa — school holidays, the Christmas–New Year peak and major local events price highest, and shoulder-season months between them price lowest. Rather than trusting a generic answer, open the fare calendar on the search above: it shows real prices for every date this month and next, so the cheap windows are visible immediately.
What day of the week is cheapest to fly from New Orleans to Tampa?
Midweek departures — Tuesday to Thursday — commonly price below Friday–Sunday on routes like New Orleans → Tampa, because leisure demand concentrates at the weekend. The pattern is not guaranteed on every date, so compare a midweek date against your first-choice day in the search above before locking in.
How do I get from TPA airport to Tampa?
no direct rail — SkyConnect to the rental/terminal hub + buses. The monorail loops the airside shuttles — Tampa’s layout is the friendliest big-hub walk. FlyraGo’s Tampa airport transfer guide compares fixed-price cars, taxis and public transport for this airport.
Do I need a visa to fly from New Orleans to Tampa?
It depends on your nationality, not on the route — two travellers on the same New Orleans → Tampa flight can face completely different entry rules. Check the destination country’s official immigration site or your foreign-ministry travel advice for your passport, and do it before booking: some destinations require a visa obtained in advance, others issue visas or waivers on arrival.
How many bags can I take on flights from New Orleans to Tampa?
Whatever the fare you buy includes — baggage is set by the carrier and fare class, not the route, and the carriers on this pair (Southwest Airlines) price bags very differently. Low-cost fares usually include cabin bags only and charge per checked bag; full-service fares typically include at least one. Compare totals with your bags added, because a dearer fare with bags included is often cheaper overall.