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Cheap Flight Deals from Tampa to New Orleans (TPA-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to New Orleans

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Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to New Orleans

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for family travel.


Download the Southwest app for free in-flight messaging and entertainment streaming.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi connectivity is available gate-to-gate, ensuring online access throughout the flight.

Airports
TPA

TPA's hub-and-spoke layout makes navigation easy. Use the people mover to reach your concourse and find TSA security checkpoints there.

Read more about TPAby Stefanie Waldek
MSY

For easy access to New Orleans, take a rideshare or taxi from MSY's ground transportation center, located outside Level 1, door 7.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on TPA

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Tampa to New Orleans is June, where tickets cost C$ 147 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 386 and C$ 325 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Tampa to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 87, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tampa to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

October
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

When to book flights from Tampa to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to New Orleans

  • What is the preferable means of transport to the city center from MSY airport?

    If you do not have access to a vehicle, using the bus, which takes around 34min and costs approximately $2, is the most convenient method to go from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to mid-city New Orleans.

  • Are there rental car services at MSY airport?

    There are nine different car rental companies to choose from at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport. The car rental branch at MSY Group is open seven days a week, 24h a day. The MSY Rental Lot Shuttle offers a link to the MSY Rental Car Center for your comfort. The rental car shuttle makes a stop just outside the Long Term Parking Garage. Leave the terminal by the Level 1 Baggage Claim exit, and then head in the direction of the Long Term Parking Garage, which is situated immediately adjacent to the terminal.

  • Are there hotels near TPA airport?

    Yes, there are hotels near TPA airport. Learn more about the luxurious accommodations and convenient location of the Tampa Airport Marriott, which is situated inside Tampa International Airport (TPA). You will have the opportunity to relax in hotel rooms and suites that are bright, large, and loaded with amenities as you wait for your morning flight.

  • Does TPA airport offer parking services?

    Each of the carparks is covered, has enough lighting, and provides easy access to the terminal building. To get to the terminal, guests have the option of either walking there or taking a quick trip on the SkyConnect system. The Tampa International Airport features a number of different parking alternatives that are handy.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tampa to New Orleans?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to New Orleans?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tampa to New Orleans flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tampa to New Orleans?

    There are direct flights from Tampa to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tampa to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tampa to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tampa to New Orleans

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) has 3 clubs, two of which are accessible within the security section, and one of which can be found inside the central gate area itself. The Admirals Club is the only place where a day ticket can be obtained, so make sure you get there first.
  • Traveling mothers who are breastfeeding their children have access to 3 separate private rooms at Tampa International Airport. These rooms are located in the main terminal, Airside E, and Airside F. In addition to offering a peaceful atmosphere, the recently built rooms provide amenities such as comfortable seating, tables with built-in electrical outlets, changing surfaces, and sinks for nursing mothers.
  • There are specific areas at Tampa International Airport where passengers may take their pets to relieve themselves. Each pet relief area is outfitted with lush fake grass, a red fire hydrant that provides further confidence, waste disposal bags or bins, and even a water bowl for the animals.
  • The West Terminal of the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY) has a Currency Exchange and Business Center that is operated by Travelex and Western Union. This center can be found in close proximity to the ticket counters for United and Delta Airlines. In addition to offering services for exchanging currencies, Travelex also offers fax services, travel insurance, and even wire money transactions.
  • If you need wheelchair assistance, contact your airline before you arrive at MSY airport. Once you arrive, you will find attendants at the gate ready to assist you to the exit of your terminal.
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Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Tampa Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tampa to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Tampa

Monday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Tampa to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.3
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 7942 reviews
6.6Boarding
5.0Entertainment
7.1Crew
5.9Comfort
5.1Food
Airline reviews

Easy boarding. Met expectations for a 2-3 hour flight. Early arrival at DFW caused a 39 minute delay on the tarmac in getting to our gate. 😏 overall, good flight.

10.0 ExcellentGlen, Apr 2025MIA - DFW
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Easy boarding. Met expectations for a 2-3 hour flight. Early arrival at DFW caused a 39 minute delay on the tarmac in getting to our gate. 😏 overall, good flight.

Very efficient process and boarding, seats felt standard. Flight conditions from take off to landing had been very smooth. Alcohol on the menu however was not available… Will fly Spirit in the future for the price, you can’t really complain if you fly light.

My flight was good from my wheelchair assist to the plan & my exit.

Bad experience. Unhappy with the changing of flight times and one particular flight attendant (Bartholomew) on our flight from Orlando to Detroit. Traveling with a large family of 7, including our 18 month old, can be arduous but when the airline changes your flight time from landing at 9:30 pm to landing after midnight, this becomes much more difficult. When our 18 month old was predictably over tired and fussy, my wife and I tried to move to an open row so we can console her more effectively. The flight attendent rebuked us and said we could not sit in an exit row. We were not planning on sitting there for more than a few minutes but just to have space to console our screaming 18 month old. Spirit did not allow for a family friendly trip. Likely will be choosing a different airline next time.

I book a filght for me and my daughter from Miami home to Las Vegas and getting her checked in was awful the lady at the baggage check in was horrible!!! She was the rudest person I have ever encountered in my entire life!!!! My daughter dose not speak Spanish and so I was trying to translate for her but the woman would not let me so my daughter was 100 💯 confused because she could not understand what was going on or being said at all horrible absolutely horrible and rude extremely stressful worst experience ever!!!!!!! And then we were actually told by other air port staff not to complain because if we did sprint would make sure we miss our flight ✈️ that they do it all the time 😧

This was my first experience with Spirit. The flight was originally delayed because of mechanical problems. There was a major storm moving through our area later in the day. Spirit kept changing the gate and taking the plane for other flights. They did this 6 times until we left 7 hours later, right at the worse time. I am sure it is because they originally delayed the flight through their fault. They would have had to pay for everybody's hotel and later flight. It was a money decision. The pilot did an exceptional job flying and landing the plane in horrific weather. It was one of the roughest and shakiest landings that I have ever done in my extensive flying experience. I just can never go through this discount BS again. Spirit gave us a $30 voucher each for next travel and a $12 meal voucher... but that's nothing compared to sitting in an airport for 7 hours.

Everything on the flight was OK. However, the price is very deceiving the way that it is marketed. It seems like it’s going to be very low cost, but when you add in the charges for luggage, choosing a seat, food & drink, etc., that are already included in other competitors fares, it really is no cheaper, and possibly even more expensive than the other carriers. It actually makes your carrier seem dishonest.

If kayak actually provided me this flight and didn’t just send me notifications about it

The reservation was cancelled after a day and a half due to family reasons. There was no flight from Newark to Orlando 03.01.2025. Very bad customer service. Never use again.

Overall good experience for the price. Thank you for making travel affordable.

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