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

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New Orleans to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 475 mi 2h 3m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between NEW and TPA, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NEW to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
BHM ~3h 38m BNA ~4h 23m PBI ~4h 30m HOU ~4h 38m ILM ~5h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
102
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NEW → TPA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
TPA → NEW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →
Alternatives

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 0 4 2
Weekly flights 1 54 2
Flight time 2h 3m 1h 25m 1h 29m
New Orleans (MSY) to Tampa flights · Gulfport (GPT) to Tampa flights · Baton Rouge (BTR) to Tampa flights
Airports within 200 miles of NEW with service to Tampa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tampa is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
NEW: EDT · TPA: EDT

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

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

NEW–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance475 mi / 764 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NEW to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakefront Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 2h 3m. The route covers 475 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from NEW to TPA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, BNA, PBI, HOU, ILM, CHS, CLT, MIA, IAD, TEB, MKE, CMH, DAL, CLE, AUS, YYZ, MMU, BOS, PHX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 475 miles (764 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Gulfport (GPT) and Baton Rouge (BTR).