TPA (Tampa) to MSY (New Orleans) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 82%. The average delay is 62 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.TPA → MSY
TPA (Tampa) to MSY (New Orleans)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 82% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Spirit Airlines leads slightly at 82% vs Southwest Airlines at 81%.
Airline Comparison
Spirit Airlines leads at 82% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 81%.
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Good to know
Departing from TPA
79% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. TPA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~8 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
TPA cancels 2.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at MSY
79% on timeWhen flights into MSY are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MSY: TSA is ~12 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
MSY has a 2.2% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.