Direct flights from New Orleans to Tampa
14 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to TPA.
Flight time: about 1h21m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in New Orleans local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2952 | 5:57a | 1h20m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1906 | 8:19a | 1h20m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2952 | 8:21a | 1h14m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1517 | 8:28a | 1h16m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1517 | 8:49a | 1h21m | Sat |
| Breeze Airways MXY815 | 10:09a | 1h26m | Sun |
| Breeze Airways MXY815 | 10:29a | 1h23m | Thu |
| Frontier FFT3554 | 3:17p | 1h24m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3249 | 7:25p | 1h20m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3249 | 7:36p | 1h23m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3249 | 7:55p | 1h18m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2952 | 9:07p | 1h21m | Sun |
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Tampa (TPA)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 14 nonstop flights a week to Tampa (TPA), operated by Frontier, Breeze Airways and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MSY and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Tampa?
The nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Tampa (TPA) takes about 1h21m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Tampa?
Driving from New Orleans to Tampa takes about 9h 20m, covering roughly 657 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h21m.