MSY's TSA security checkpoint averages a 15-minute wait, making it efficient for early morning flights to TPA.

Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $95 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $52 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $200 |
Good round-trip deal | $126 or less |
Good one-way deal | $74 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 12/15
6:55 pm-9:31 pm
Nonstop1h 36m
Tampa
Fri 12/19
5:05 pm-5:50 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 12/5
6:55 pm-9:31 pm
Nonstop1h 36m
Tampa
Thu 12/11
5:05 pm-5:50 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 1/15
5:59 pm-8:36 pm
Nonstop1h 37m
Tampa
Thu 1/22
9:16 pm-9:54 pm
Nonstop1h 38m
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 12/4
6:55 pm-9:31 pm
Nonstop1h 36m
Tampa
Mon 12/8
9:11 pm-9:51 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 12/4
6:55 pm-9:31 pm
Nonstop1h 36m
Tampa
Sun 12/7
5:05 pm-5:50 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 2/12
8:15 am-10:52 am
Nonstop1h 37m
Tampa
Mon 2/16
3:48 pm-4:26 pm
Nonstop1h 38m
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 2/13
5:06 pm-7:43 pm
Nonstop1h 37m
Tampa
Sun 2/15
4:32 pm-5:10 pm
Nonstop1h 38m
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 2/12
8:15 am-10:52 am
Nonstop1h 37m
Tampa
Sun 2/15
4:32 pm-5:10 pm
Nonstop1h 38m
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 12/7
7:00 am-4:41 pm
1 stop8h 41m
Tampa
Mon 12/8
9:11 pm-9:51 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 11/28
5:56 pm-8:31 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Tampa is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Tampa (average of $44). Flying from New Orleans to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $78). 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.
It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to Tampa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Tampa flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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| Cheapest$61 | Average$148 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
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| Cheapest$133 | Average$286 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$158 | Average$330 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$166 | Average$263 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |