New Orleans (MSY) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways fly nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 15 flights a week in July 2026. The 487-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 487 mi · 784 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 65%
Airlines flying MSY to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 80,448 | 1h 26m |
| Breeze Airways | 2 | Embraer E190, Airbus A220-300 | 14,989 | 1h 36m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 26,543 | 1h 29m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to TPA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 5:50am and the last at 7:25pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 2952Southwest Airlines | 5:50am | 8:25am | 16 | 88% |
| WN 1906Southwest Airlines | 8:15am | 10:50am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1517Southwest Airlines | 8:20am | 10:55am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 3249Southwest Airlines | 7:25pm | 9:55pm | 12 | 25% |
Is MSY to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 1,051 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (97%), those around 9pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (64%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 856 | 78% | 15 min | 0.6% |
| Spirit Airlines | 192 | 71% | 19 min | 3.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 49 | 100% | |
| 6am to 7am | 209 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 26 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 42 | 93% | |
| 9am to 10am | 33 | 94% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 38 | 92% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 63 | 61% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 122 | 68% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 42 | 29% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 120 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 35 | 71% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 48 | 54% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 95 | 72% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 84 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 79 | 7,657 | |
| September 2025 | 63 | 7,059 | |
| October 2025 | 109 | 11,745 | |
| November 2025 | 117 | 12,435 | |
| December 2025 | 123 | 12,246 | |
| January 2026 | 99 | 9,447 | |
| February 2026 | 123 | 12,443 | |
| March 2026 | 144 | 14,022 | |
| April 2026 | 125 | 12,095 | |
| May 2026 | 100 | 10,305 | |
| June 2026 | 66 | 6,645 | |
| July 2026 | 66 | 6,256 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.