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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Tampa to New Orleans.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$142
Lowest round-trip price available on Priceline for this route right now.
This fare recently dropped from $277.
1 stop · economyCheapest Flight One-way
$129
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 12 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $225.
Outbound · Oct 29
5:35 amTPATampa International Airport
6:20 amMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
1h 45m · Nonstop
Cheapest Nonstop
$168
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 7 days ago.
$26 more than the cheapest round-trip.
Outbound · Nov 10
8:05 amTPATampa International Airport
8:45 amMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
1h 40m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 17
6:50 amMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
9:20 amTPATampa International Airport
1h 30m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$178
A round-trip at or under $178 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Saturdays
Saturday departures average $272 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$16 less than the average weekday, which is $288.
Best time to fly
Midday
Midday departures average $208 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$80 less than the average departure, which is $288.
Low season
February
Fares average $155 in February, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $149 in late January.
$16 below the yearly average of $171.
When to book
4 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 4 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $146, versus $275 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
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MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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TPA to MSY
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, 500 Canal Street
8.52,165 Reviews4-Star Hotel
$1,051/person
$2,102 total
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TPA to MSY
The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans, 1111 Gravier St
7.8854 Reviews4-Star Hotel
25% Package Savings
$723/person
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Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown
New Orleans, 201 Baronne St.
7.51,108 Reviews3-Star Hotel
12% Package Savings
$782/person
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Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Downtown
New Orleans, 212 Loyola Avenue
7.92,706 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel
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Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
New Orleans, 124 Royal Street
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Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, 2 Poydras St
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New Orleans, 345 St. Joseph Street
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New Orleans, 201 Baronne St.
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Rental car included
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New Orleans, 212 Loyola Avenue
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New Orleans, 739 Canal Street
7.63,767 Reviews4-Star Hotel
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New Orleans, 500 Canal Street
8.52,165 Reviews4-Star Hotel
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New Orleans, 1111 Gravier St
7.8854 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $149
Fares from Tampa to New Orleans are lowest in late January, around $149, and February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $155. They peak in late June at about $191, $42 more than the low. The yearly average is $171.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $155 | $162 | $149 |
| February | $155 | $153 | $156 |
| March | $169 | $165 | $174 |
| April | $168 | $172 | $164 |
| May | $172 | $169 | $174 |
| June | $186 | $180 | $191 |
| July | $183 | $189 | $178 |
| August | $164 | $166 | $161 |
| September | $167 | $167 | $167 |
| October | $178 | $182 | $174 |
| November | $172 | $166 | $179 |
| December | $181 | $175 | $186 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 4 weeks out at $146
Book about 4 weeks before departure for the best fares from Tampa to New Orleans, around $146. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $275, $129 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $340.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $340 |
| 172 days | $336 |
| 164 days | $323 |
| 156 days | $301 |
| 148 days | $288 |
| 140 days | $285 |
| 132 days | $281 |
| 124 days | $271 |
| 116 days | $252 |
| 108 days | $228 |
| 100 days | $210 |
| 92 days | $198 |
| 84 days | $186 |
| 76 days | $181 |
| 68 days | $177 |
| 2mo | $169 |
| 52 days | $155 |
| 44 days | $147 |
| 36 days | $147 |
| 31 days | $146 |
| 28 days | $146 |
| 20 days | $157 |
| 12 days | $194 |
| 4 days | $250 |
| 0 days | $275 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to New Orleans. At $272 it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day, 4% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $298 |
| Mon | $289 |
| Tue | $287 |
| Wed | $293 |
| Thu | $283 |
| Fri | $294 |
| Sat | $272 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Midday (12pm - 2pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Tampa to New Orleans. At $208 it is 28% cheaper than the average time. Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the most expensive time, 20% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $260 |
| Midday | $208 |
| Afternoon | $346 |
| Evening | $299 |
| Late Night | $327 |
What do round-trip flights from Tampa to New Orleans cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $0 to $150 | 12% |
| $150 to $300 | 40% |
| $300 to $450 | 26% |
| $450 to $600 | 14% |
| $600 to $750 | 6% |
| $750 and up | 2% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Tampa to New Orleans cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Tampa to New Orleans.
What is the typical flight duration from Tampa to New Orleans?
Flights from Tampa to New Orleans cover about 487 miles. The typical nonstop flight time is 1 hour 40 minutes outbound, with the return leg at 1 hour 30 minutes — the outbound direction runs slightly longer. Southwest operates this route daily.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Tampa to New Orleans?
Yes, Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Tampa to New Orleans, with 13 weekly flights departing daily at 06:20, 07:55, 17:10, and 21:40. Southwest is currently the only airline scheduled nonstop on this route.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in New Orleans?
From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, ground transportation to the city center includes taxis, rideshare services like Uber, public buses operated by JET and RTA (including the affordable E2 line), rental cars from the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, and shared airport shuttles to downtown hotels. Taxis offer a flat rate of $28 for the first two passengers to the Central Business District or French Quarter, while rideshare and taxi trips typically take 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Public transit is the most economical option, with bus service from Level 1 near Door 2. Taxis and rideshare are the most used and fastest door-to-door choices, with rideshare pickup on the middle curb of Level 1 and taxis at Door 7.
References
- A Guide to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | Chase
- flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Arriving & Departing - New York Times
- Find cheap flights to New Orleans (MSY) | American Airlines
- New Orleans Airport Dropoff: How to Get There | Uber
- New Orleans Airport Taxi Cab - Request a Ride with Uber
When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to New Orleans?
Fares from Tampa to New Orleans are lowest in late January, around $149. February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $155, followed by January ($155) and August ($164). June is the most expensive month at about $186, and fares peak in late June at about $191. The yearly average is $171. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Tampa to New Orleans?
Book about 4 weeks before departure for the best fares from Tampa to New Orleans, around $146. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $275, $129 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $340. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Tampa to New Orleans?
There are no nonstop red-eyes from Tampa to New Orleans, but a connecting overnight option exists via Washington–Dulles (DCA) on Southwest: the DCA-to-New Orleans leg departs 8:40 PM and lands just after midnight at 12:35 AM, with a 2h25m layover after the Tampa-to-DCA segment. This itinerary runs on Southwest throughout. Nonstop overnight service is not operated on this route.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Tampa to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines is currently scheduled non-stop from Tampa to New Orleans, operating 13 weekly flights with daily service at 6:20 AM, 7:55 AM, 5:10 PM, and 9:40 PM.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Tampa to New Orleans?
On-time arrival reliability on flights from Tampa to New Orleans runs about 81.6% for Southwest Airlines, the sole carrier serving this route nonstop, with a cancellation rate around 1.0%. Southwest is the most reliable carrier here, landing within 15 minutes of schedule 81.6% of the time.
Methodology
On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).
Which airport should I use in New Orleans?
New Orleans has one commercial airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), located about 15 miles west of downtown and the French Quarter.
How do I get to Tampa Intl Airport from the city center?
From downtown Tampa, the most popular and fastest way to reach Tampa International Airport is by ride-share (Uber or Lyft) or taxi; Yellow Cab charges a flat $40 to downtown, while ride-share pickup points are at the Red Express Curbside, Blue Express Curbside, or SkyCenter One. Public buses run on Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) routes 10, 30, and 32, plus Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) route 300x, with stops at the Rental Car Center and a free SkyConnect train link to the main terminal. Shared shuttles like SuperShuttle offer door-to-door service but tend to be slower, and driving yourself is straightforward with short-term parking right above the main terminal and economy lots connected by SkyConnect.
References
- Ground Transportation | Tampa International Airport
- Arriving Passenger Guide | Tampa International Airport
- The Comprehensive Guide to Tampa International Airport (TPA) | Chase
- Tampa International Airport – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
- International Services | Transportation from the Airport
- How to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Port Tampa City, Tampa FL | Uber
- Find cheap flights to Tampa (TPA) | American Airlines
- Tampa Airport (TPA) to Tampa hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer in Tampa, Florida - 40 minutes - 128285P1570 - Trip Canvas
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New Orleans airport?
There is no hotel directly connected to or located on-site at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Several nearby hotels offer complimentary airport shuttles, including the Hilton New Orleans Airport and Home2 Suites by Hilton Kenner, both within about a mile of the terminal, as well as the DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport about 1.7 miles away and the Holiday Inn Express Kenner – New Orleans Airport. Shuttles pick up at the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 across from baggage claim.
References
- Hotels Near New Orleans Airport (MSY) with Shuttles (2026)
- New Orleans: Airport Hotels near MSY: Airport Hotel Reviews: 10Best
- New Orleans Airport Guide (MSY) - Sleeping in Airports
- New Orleans Airport MSY Guide to Airport Hotels- iFLY
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What facilities and services are available to travelers at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, and ATM machines are located both pre- and post-security. Nursing mothers can use dedicated Mother's Rooms, and there is an outdoor service animal/pet relief area on Level 1 between the short-term parking garage and the terminal. Cash-to-card kiosks are available on the third level, and designated smoking areas are located outside on the top or bottom ramps. A police station is on Level 2 pre-security near Leah's Kitchen.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Tampa and New Orleans airports?
Tampa International Airport offers wheelchair assistance, accessible elevators and restrooms, free parking for qualifying vehicles, a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program with lanyards at the Main Terminal information desk, and TSA Cares support; travelers should contact their airline in advance to request wheelchair or boarding assistance. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is free of architectural barriers, with TTY via Louisiana Relay, visual paging, an adult changing table in the family restroom near Shake Shack, mother's rooms, and concierge meet-and-greet services including Perq Soleil for passengers with unique needs. Mobility assistance at both airports is best arranged through your airline before the flight.
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Tampa to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines is the airline currently scheduled non-stop on the route from Tampa to New Orleans, operating the Boeing 737 family of aircraft. No other carrier appears in the coming week's schedule for this route.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Tampa to New Orleans?
Nonstop service from Tampa to New Orleans is currently flown by Southwest Airlines, which operates daily flights. Southwest is not a member of any airline alliance, so no alliance serves this route nonstop. Other alliances may reach New Orleans via connecting itineraries, but Southwest is the only carrier on the nonstop route.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Tampa?
Tampa International Airport has three lounges: the American Airlines Admirals Club in Airside F, the Delta Sky Club in Airside E, and the Central Florida USO Center in the Main Terminal. The Admirals Club offers complimentary food and drinks, a full-service bar, and Wi-Fi, with access for Admirals Club members, eligible premium passengers, and day-pass purchasers. The Delta Sky Club is open to Sky Club members, Delta One travelers, and certain credit card holders. The USO Center is reserved for active military members and their families.
References
- List of Airport Lounges at Tampa International Airport [TPA]
- Tampa Airport Lounges: What to Know - NerdWallet
- Tampa, FL (TPA)
- Tampa Airport Guide (TPA) - Sleeping in Airports
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) - Terminal Guide [2026]
- International Club Lounge Tampa, FL (TPA) - LoungeReview.com
- Can I access the airport lounges, and how do I gain entry?
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same-day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible, full-fare, and premium cabin tickets generally allow them, while Basic Economy typically does not.