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$54+ Cheap flights from Tampa to New Orleans (TPA - MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — MSY
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/161:33 pm
TPA
-
MSY
1 stop4h 41m
Breeze Airways
Thu 8/2010:11 am
MSY
-
TPA
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/25$192
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:53 am
TPA
-
MSY
Nonstop1h 38m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/3010:11 am
MSY
-
TPA
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/24$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/218:07 pm
TPA
-
MSY
1 stop22h 55m
Frontier
Sun 8/237:11 pm
MSY
-
TPA
1 stop4h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24$195
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:00 am
TPA
-
MSY
1 stop12h 05m
Breeze Airways
Thu 8/2010:11 am
MSY
-
TPA
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/28$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/35:35 am
TPA
-
MSY
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Mon 9/75:30 am
MSY
-
TPA
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$197
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/278:53 am
TPA
-
MSY
Nonstop1h 38m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/3010:11 am
MSY
-
TPA
Nonstop1h 37m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/28$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/309:54 am
TPA
-
MSY
1 stop9h 00m
Frontier
Sat 11/74:58 pm
MSY
-
TPA
1 stop4h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/98:53 am
TPA
-
MSY
Nonstop1h 38m
Breeze Airways
Tue 8/118:15 am
MSY
-
TPA
1 stop8h 16m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/27$200
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2112:39 pm
TPA
-
MSY
1 stop9h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/2310:11 am
MSY
-
TPA
Nonstop1h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$201
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/296:20 am
TPA
-
MSY
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Wed 9/27:40 am
MSY
-
TPA
2 stops6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:15 am
TPA
-
MSY
1 stop10h 07m
Frontier
Sun 10/48:03 pm
MSY
-
TPA
2 stops20h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$203

Find flight deals from Tampa to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$192
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$54
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$286

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TampaNew Orleans

TPA - MSY

TPAMSY

Tampa

Wed 11/18

2:20 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop5h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/23

6:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$197

TampaNew Orleans

TPA - MSY

TPAMSY

Tampa

Thu 9/3

5:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

5:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 20m

$197

TampaNew Orleans

TPA - MSY

TPAMSY

Tampa

Mon 9/28

5:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop6h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/30

6:40 am-2:05 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$202

TampaNew Orleans

TPA - MSY

TPAMSY

Tampa

Tue 8/18

8:05 am-3:45 pm

2 stops8h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/24

9:15 am-6:15 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$207

TampaNew Orleans

TPA - MSY

TPAMSY

Tampa

Wed 11/18

11:54 am-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/23

6:03 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$208

TampaNew Orleans

TPA - MSY

TPAMSY

Tampa

Fri 1/8

7:25 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/12

9:55 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$235

TampaNew Orleans

TPA - MSY

TPAMSY

Tampa

Fri 12/4

6:20 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/5

4:58 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 27m

$245

TampaNew Orleans

TPA - MSY

TPAMSY

Tampa

Wed 9/23

8:05 am-3:45 pm

2 stops8h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/26

6:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$265

TampaNew Orleans

TPA - MSY

TPAMSY

Tampa

Fri 12/4

9:19 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/5

7:20 am-5:26 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$280
Quickest round-trip

TampaNew Orleans

TPA - MSY

TPAMSY

Tampa

Sun 10/11

9:50 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/13

1:00 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$289

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to New Orleans in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tampa-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Tampa to New Orleans

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to New Orleans

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

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tampa to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to New Orleans?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to New Orleans (average of $156). Flying from Tampa to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TPA to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Tampa to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tampa to New Orleans?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Tampa to New Orleans flights typically cost between $139 and $272 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $192 on Breeze Airways (Aug 16-Aug 20).

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated July 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from Tampa to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,840 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,749 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
302 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Tampa to New Orleans?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Tampa. Booking flights from Tampa (TPA) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to New Orleans from 5 different airlines. 1h 35m is how long a flight from Tampa to New Orleans Louis Armstrong will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Tampa to New Orleans flight route?

    Within the past month, 19 users have taken a look at flights from Tampa to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from Tampa to New Orleans in 1h 49m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or Breeze Airways to get the fastest option. There are 487 mi between Tampa and New Orleans. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tampa to New Orleans round-trip from $53. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Breeze Airways, from $75, and Southwest, from $145. Frontier is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Tampa to New Orleans are JetBlue ($45), Breeze Airways ($51), and Frontier ($53).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to New Orleans?

    On average you can expect to pay $225 for a flight from Tampa to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $87 while the most popular route, (Tampa - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $137.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to New Orleans?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to New Orleans (average of $156). Flying from Tampa to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Tampa to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$53Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$75Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$145Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$145Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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