MSY's TSA security checkpoint averages a 15-minute wait, making it efficient for early morning flights to TPA.
$29+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Tampa (MSY - TPA)
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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — TPA
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Tampa
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Tampa (TPA). 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 January 8, 2026.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $96 (Breeze Airways) |
One-way from | $29 (Expedia) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $189 |
Good round-trip deal | $96 or less |
Good one-way deal | $78 or less |
Find flight deals from New Orleans to Tampa
Cheapest flights from New Orleans to TampaExplore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/128:15 amMSY - TPA
Nonstop1h 37mBreeze Airways
Mon 2/163:48 pmTPA - MSY
Nonstop1h 38mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/6![Breeze Airways logo]()
$96
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/23:43 pmMSY - TPA
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/55:56 pmTPA - MSY
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$97
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/133:30 pmMSY - TPA
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sun 2/155:40 pmTPA - MSY
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/63:26 pmMSY - TPA
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/910:34 amTPA - MSY
1 stop8h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$99
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/123:30 pmMSY - TPA
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/179:55 pmTPA - MSY
1 stop10h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/296:05 amMSY - TPA
1 stop10h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/19:16 pmTPA - MSY
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/226:05 amMSY - TPA
1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/255:56 pmTPA - MSY
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/306:55 pmMSY - TPA
1 stop12h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/19:16 pmTPA - MSY
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$104
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/216:05 amMSY - TPA
1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/248:38 amTPA - MSY
1 stop13h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 2/46:05 amMSY - TPA
1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/109:47 pmTPA - MSY
1 stop11h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/7![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$106
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/237:42 pmMSY - TPA
1 stop10h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/255:56 pmTPA - MSY
Nonstop1h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/8![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$108
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Tampa 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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Tampa that are best for you.
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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
$96
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 2/2
3:43 pm-6:16 pm
Nonstop1h 33m
Tampa
Thu 2/5
5:56 pm-6:47 pm
Nonstop1h 51m
$96
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 2/4
8:57 pm-7:40 am
1 stop9h 43m
Tampa
Thu 2/5
5:56 pm-6:47 pm
Nonstop1h 51m
$102
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 2/8
8:15 am-10:52 am
Nonstop1h 37m
Tampa
Mon 2/9
3:48 pm-4:26 pm
Nonstop1h 38m
$109
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 2/9
8:30 pm-11:00 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
Tampa
Sun 2/15
7:40 am-8:25 am
Nonstop1h 45m
$111
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
$113
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 1/23
6:05 am-5:33 pm
1 stop10h 28m
Tampa
Sun 1/25
5:56 pm-6:47 pm
Nonstop1h 51m
$117
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 3/27
5:06 pm-7:43 pm
Nonstop1h 37m
Tampa
Mon 3/30
6:44 pm-10:14 pm
1 stop4h 30m
$118
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 1/15
3:43 pm-6:16 pm
Nonstop1h 33m
Tampa
Thu 1/22
5:56 pm-6:47 pm
Nonstop1h 51m
$127
New OrleansTampa
MSY - TPA
MSYTPA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 2/8
5:50 am-2:15 pm
1 stop7h 25m
Tampa
Mon 2/9
7:40 am-8:25 am
Nonstop1h 45m
$131
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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Tampa
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 New Orleans to Tampa in January.
| 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 |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 New Orleans-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Tampa?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Tampa. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Tampa?
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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $79). 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 MSY to TPA?
Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 8, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to Tampa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated January 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, and Delta from New Orleans to Tampa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
Crew
8.8
Overall
8.2
Food
6.7
Boarding
8.3
Entertainment
6.7
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 16
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
RSW - ISP
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$58 | Average$139 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$78 | Average$125 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$118 | Average$246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$130 | Average$284 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$158 | Average$310 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |