Tampa to New Orleans (TPA–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–MSY is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Mexicana and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 108 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 19 | 737, 738, 7S7, B38M | 1h37-1h45 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 8 | 223, E90 | 1h38 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 8 | 320 | 1h39 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→MSY | SRQ→MSY | PGD→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 40 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 36m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
TPA–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to MSY
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, Mexicana, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to MSY ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (785 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
108 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Punta Gorda (PGD) and Orlando (MCO).