New Orleans to Tampa (MSY–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSY–TPA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Mexicana and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 19 | 7M8, 7S7 | 1h23-1h30 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 8 | 223, BCS3 | 1h37 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tampa from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→TPA | BTR→TPA | GPT→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 65 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 23m | 1h 13m | 1h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 48% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.
Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.
Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.
MSY–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to TPA
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, Mexicana, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MSY to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to TPA ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (785 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LFT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Gulfport (GPT) and Lafayette (LFT).