Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Tampa
Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Tampa
Looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to Tampa? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New Orleans to Tampa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,500–11,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New Orleans to Tampa for specific travel dates.
2026-11-26
MSY - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
MSY - TPA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-22
MSY - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-22
MSY - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
MSY - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-26
MSY - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 11,500 Pts + $16.8
New Orleans to Tampa flight facts
Distance
487 mi
784 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Airports in Tampa
TPA · Tampa Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New Orleans - Orlando · Orlando is 81 mi from Tampa
Flights New Orleans - Melbourne · Melbourne is 115 mi from Tampa
Flights Jackson - Tampa · Jackson is 161 mi from New Orleans
Flights Pensacola - Tampa · Pensacola is 186 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from New Orleans to Tampa
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
MSY - TPA
First | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
MSY - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
MSY - TPA
First | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
MSY - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 46,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
MSY - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 46,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-27
MSY - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 47,800 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Tampa, FL (USA)
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
From Pts or $273
Dunedin, FL (USA)
Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $191
Tampa, FL (USA)
Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New Orleans to Tampa depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New Orleans to Tampa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New Orleans to Tampa.
New Orleans and Tampa are about 487 miles (784 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 487-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Departures from New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY). Arrivals in Tampa: Tampa Intl (TPA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Tampa, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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