Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New Orleans to Tampa. The takeoff from MSY offers more distinctive and visually interesting scenery with the Mississippi delta and Lake Pontchartrain. While the landing at TPA provides good bay views, the takeoff experience is superior for window-seat passengers seeking natural geography.

During takeoff from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River delta as the aircraft climbs northeast from MSY. The sprawling wetlands and waterways of southeastern Louisiana are distinctive and visible during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Lake Pontchartrain, Mississippi River delta, New Orleans urban area, Breton Sound.

When landing at Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico coastline during approach to TPA. The bay's distinctive shape, barrier islands, and the transition from water to urban Tampa are clearly visible during descent. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Clearwater Beach and barrier islands, Gulf of Mexico.

The flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to Tampa International (TPA) takes 1h 15m.

The flight path crosses the northern Gulf of Mexico, passing over open water with occasional visibility of the Florida Panhandle coastline (Apalachee Bay and the Big Bend region) in the midpoint of the journey. No major landmarks are visible during the middle portion of this over-water flight.