Cheap flights from Tampa to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip flights $191
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 23 — Mon, May 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to New Orleans is currently $191
Cheapest one-way flight $59
Breeze Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28
The cheapest one-way flight from Tampa to New Orleans is currently $59
Cheapest nonstop flights $155
Breeze Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tampa to New Orleans is currently $155
Last-minute weekend getaway $232
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tampa to New Orleans is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights $505
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tampa to New Orleans is currently $505
Fastest flight 1 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from Tampa to New Orleans takes 1 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Tampa to New Orleans is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $90–210
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $135–235

Popular airlines from Tampa to New Orleans

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $201
    Typical price: $185–455
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - MSY Every day
    660 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - MSY Every day
  • American
    from $275
    Typical price: $195–460
    543 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - MSY Every day
  • Delta
    from $235
    Typical price: $215–560
    481 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - MSY Every day
  • Breeze
    Nonstop
    from $173
    Typical price: $110–320
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - MSY Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    23 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - MSY Every day
  • United
    from $247
    Typical price: $255–510
    244 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - MSY Every day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $95–210
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - MSY Every Mon, Thu, Fri
    15 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - MSY Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Tampa

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
    Tampa United States 12 min 4 mi
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
    Orlando United States 1 hr 23 min 77 mi
  • St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
    Tampa United States 21 min 14 mi
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
    Sarasota United States 59 min 39 mi

Popular airports near New Orleans

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
    New Orleans United States 17 min 11 mi
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    Baton Rouge United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
    Pensacola United States 3 hr 176 mi
  • Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
    Gulfport United States 1 hr 13 min 68 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tampa to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Tampa to New Orleans are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $90 to $210.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $191. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to New Orleans is $201, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to New Orleans is $275, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to New Orleans is $235, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Tampa to New Orleans is $173, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tampa to New Orleans is $247, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to New Orleans starts at $191 from Sat, May 23 to Mon, May 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $59 and departs on Thu, May 28.
1 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Tampa to New Orleans.
New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tampa to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Tampa to New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Tampa to New Orleans.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 18 nonstop flights and 660 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tampa to New Orleans are:
  • American offers 543 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • Delta offers 481 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • Breeze offers 5 nonstop flights and 23 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • United offers 244 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • Spirit offers 3 nonstop flights and 15 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Tampa and New Orleans.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $191. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $59.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to New Orleans is $201, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to New Orleans is $275, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to New Orleans is $235, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Breeze flight from Tampa to New Orleans is $173, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tampa to New Orleans is $247, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
Southwest, Breeze and Spirit fly direct from Tampa to New Orleans.
  • There are 18 Southwest direct flights from Tampa to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Breeze direct flights from Tampa to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Spirit direct flights from Tampa to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and New Orleans at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest, Breeze and Spirit fly direct from Tampa to New Orleans.
  • There are 18 Southwest direct flights from Tampa to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Breeze direct flights from Tampa to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Spirit direct flights from Tampa to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Tampa to New Orleans on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tampa and New Orleans start at $155 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Breeze.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tampa to New Orleans, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Tampa and New Orleans start at $505 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tampa and New Orleans start at $191 from Sat, May 23 to Mon, May 25.
To book business class trips from Tampa to New Orleans, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Tampa and New Orleans starts at $232 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and New Orleans at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Tampa to New Orleans, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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