New Orleans to Tampa (NEW–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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475 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~4h B6MXNK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa flights
CHS Charleston ~5h 16m MX Charleston (CHS) to Tampa flights
CMH Columbus ~6h 32m WN Columbus (CMH) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
475 mi 2h 3m nonstop +1h ahead

NEW–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NEW to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NEW → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
TPA → NEW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric NEW→TPA MSY→TPA GPT→TPA
Distance from NEW 15 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 3
Weekly flights 17 2
Flight time 2h 3m 1h 29m 1h 34m
Airports within 200 miles of NEW with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
NEW: CDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
475 mi / 764 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

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.

Tampa Climate

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.

NEW–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance475 mi / 764 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NEW
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NEW to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakefront Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 475 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from TPA to NEW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, GPT and BTR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NEW to TPA

Lakefront Airport (NEW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NEW to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NEW to TPA is about 2 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 475 miles (764 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Gulfport (GPT) and Baton Rouge (BTR).