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

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 6:53 am
• Latest: departs at 9:40 pm and lands at 11:13 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Tampa takes 1h 33m, covering 487 miles.

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 $138 to $315, with an average of $199 over the past 12 months. Anything below $138 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $199 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $191 round-trip, compared to $228 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 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% of flights 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 $150 to $1,125. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x 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 $78, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

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:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from New Orleans to Tampa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $178 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $316, a difference of $138.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Southwest
• Breeze Airways
• Frontier

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 38m, compared with 4h 45m via Miami (MIA) and 4h 58m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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 Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport offers multiple parking options that travelers can take advantage of. You can utilize the long-term parking lot with valet option, or you can opt for a self-parking option. Alternatively, you can use the short-term parking lots throughout the airport’s terminals. Additionally, MSY offers exceptional airport shuttle services picking up passengers at every passenger terminal.

New Orleans' Louis Armstrong Airport is approximately 11miles. The airport is connected to the city center through various means of transport. Driving, using taxis or rideshare are the most efficient ways to travel, and takes about 19min to get to the airport. Alternatively, you can opt for public transportation, a bus which takes approximately 40min to reach MSY.

It takes approximately 11min to travel to downtown Tampa using a taxi, car rental, or rideshare app. Alternatively, you can opt for the airport shuttle bus which is less expensive and takes approximately 30min to cover the same distance. The shuttle bus runs between the airport and downtown every 15-30min.

Yes. Tampa International Airport (TPA) features exceptional hotels offering top-notch services such as complimentary airport shuttle transfers, a swimming pool, and a fitness center. So, if you’re arriving late at TPA, look no further than Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel. Located at 0.4 miles, it is easily accessible. You will avoid the late-night fuss and wake up re-energized.