C$ 119 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Tampa – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 6:54 am
• Latest: departs at 9:40 pm and lands at 11:14 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Tampa.

A direct flight from New Orleans to Tampa takes 1h 34m, covering 1,260 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Tampa range from C$ 186 to C$ 454, with an average of C$ 279 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 186 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 15% above the route average of C$ 279. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 268 round-trip, compared to C$ 327 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 57–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Tampa flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 210 to C$ 1,451. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the New Orleans to Tampa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 152, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from New Orleans to Tampa usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Miami (MIA) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 8% of one-stop connections

Miami (MIA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the New Orleans to Tampa route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 236 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 452, a difference of C$ 216. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between New Orleans and Tampa. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Breeze Airways
• Frontier

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 4h 39m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 4h 49m via Miami (MIA).

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Riverwalk, and Tampa Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Tampa flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.