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Find cheap flights from Nashville to New Orleans from $52

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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nashville to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:25 am - 7:38 pmBNA-MSY
9h 13m1 stop
4:32 pm - 7:10 pmMSY-BNA
26h 38m1 stop
$92Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
11:15 am - 7:08 pmBNA-MSY
7h 53m1 stop
10:28 pm - 6:49 amMSY-BNA
8h 21m1 stop
$94Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
1:26 pm - 6:11 pmBNA-MSY
4h 45m1 stop
8:25 am - 6:42 pmMSY-BNA
10h 17m1 stop
Thu, May 9 - Sun, May 12
7:20 pm - 2:34 pmBNA-MSY
19h 14m1 stop
8:07 pm - 9:41 amMSY-BNA
13h 34m1 stop
Mon, Apr 29 - Thu, May 2
6:44 am - 1:31 pmBNA-MSY
6h 47m1 stop
6:32 pm - 11:24 pmMSY-BNA
4h 52m1 stop
$295American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 22
7:53 pm - 11:32 pmBNA-MSY
3h 39m1 stop
6:45 am - 11:35 amMSY-BNA
4h 50m1 stop
$298Delta
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Sun, Jul 21 - Thu, Jul 25
2:55 pm - 8:07 pmBNA-MSY
5h 12m1 stop
12:05 pm - 6:43 pmMSY-BNA
6h 38m1 stop
$358United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 3
5:41 am - 11:51 amBNA-MSY
6h 10m1 stop
7:51 am - 5:50 pmMSY-BNA
9h 59m2 stops
$479American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 3
6:00 am - 4:53 pmBNA-MSY
10h 53m2 stops
5:50 pm - 10:14 pmMSY-BNA
4h 24m1 stop
$497United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 22
4:32 pm - 8:40 pmBNA-MSY
4h 08m1 stop
5:30 am - 9:47 amMSY-BNA
4h 17m1 stop
$638Delta
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Fri, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 17

Flights from Nashville to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nashville to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to New Orleans?

The average price of all flights from Nashville to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Nashville to New Orleans, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from New Orleans back to Nashville, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nashville to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Nashville to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $251 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $399 and $367 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nashville to New Orleans?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nashville to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nashville to New Orleans, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 51 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Nashville to New Orleans found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $52. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $92 and American Airlines from $295.

How many flights are there between Nashville and New Orleans per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 8 nonstop flights that take off from Nashville and land in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 1h 34m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 41 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

How long does a flight from Nashville to New Orleans take?

Direct flights cover the 471 miles separating Nashville to New Orleans in about 3h 39m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nashville to New Orleans?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nashville at 7:40 am and will be landing in New Orleans at 9:20 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Nashville to New Orleans?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nashville to New Orleans jets off at 10:45 pm and lands at 12:20 am.

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Low season

June

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$52
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Nashville to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nashville to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Nashville to New Orleans

  • How far is Nashville International airport from downtown Nashville?

    Nashville International Airport is only about 9 miles away from downtown. There are plenty of ways you can get here, but the quickest would be through a taxi or private airport shuttle. These are, however, expensive when compared to the bus, so if you’re traveling on a budget, that would be the best one. The bus can be boarded at Fulton Station. While you’re there, take the 18 towards Airport Via Elm Hill, and you’ll arrive at the airport in no less than 40min.

  • How can I get wheelchair services at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) offers wheelchair services to all passengers with limited mobility. The best way to get access to these services would be by informing your airline during booking. You can do so by ticking the ‘special needs’ box. That way, the airline can then put it on your reservation record such that the moment your plane lands, you’ll have someone to help you from the gate to baggage claim and ground transportation.

  • Is public transport available from MSY Airport?

    There are two public transport options available for anyone going from MSY airport to downtown: JET and RTA. Both can be accessed from the outer curb outside Level 3 Ticket Lobby. The taxi provides a more convenient means of transport from the airport as they’ll drop you anywhere downtown. However, they are expensive compared to the bus service.

  • Which airline offers in-flight Wi-Fi?

    Multiple airlines provide passengers with in-flight Wi-Fi. They include Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. However, it is worth noting that the service is not the same. For example, the in-flight Wi-Fi on Spirit Airlines is only good for basic web browsing, while Delta and American Airlines allow you to stream movies and TV shows. Another difference is the cost. Delta and Spirit Airlines provide their Wi-Fi for free, while passengers on board an American Airlines flight will be required to pay a small fee to enjoy the services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nashville to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nashville to New Orleans was $52 for a one-way ticket and $92 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Nashville and New Orleans?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Nashville to New Orleans. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nashville to New Orleans?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nashville to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Nashville to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nashville to New Orleans, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to New Orleans are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $333 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $344 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nashville to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nashville to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Nashville is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Nashville with another airline. Booking your flights between Nashville and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nashville to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Nashville up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from BNA to New Orleans

  • If you plan on parking your car at the Nashville International Airport (BNA), consider some of the offsite parking options. They are usually cheaper than the parking lots inside the airport, and you get a free shuttle to your terminal, so there’s nothing to lose.
  • If you want to hang out at the BNA Airport lounges as you wait to board your flight, book with Delta or American Airlines. Both airlines have a lounge at the airport on the North and South Terminals, respectively.
  • If you’re traveling with an infant and are looking for somewhere to tend to your child at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), you’ll be happy to know that each terminal has a set of private lactating rooms. The one on Terminal D, which is convenient for arriving passengers, is located between Gates D3 and D5 and features padded chairs and electric outlets.
  • If you need any help while at MSY Airport, don’t hesitate to visit the customer care desk. It is located on the Level 1 baggage claim and is open from 8 am and 8 pm.
  • Nashville International Airport has two kids’ play areas where the kids can hang around as you wait to board your plane. They are located on the far ends of Concourse A and B.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Nashville to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Nashville Intl to Louis Armstrong, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Nashville to New Orleans

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nashville to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11402 reviews
75food
81overall
79comfort
80entertainment
82boarding
86crew
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Carly the flight attendant was extremely helpful and very accommodating to passengers on the flight from what I noticed. Couldn't be more satisfied with the service and assistance from Delta's flight attendant, Thanks again Carly!!

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Carly the flight attendant was extremely helpful and very accommodating to passengers on the flight from what I noticed. Couldn't be more satisfied with the service and assistance from Delta's flight attendant, Thanks again Carly!!

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Inflight entertainment stopped working as we taxi to runway and never worked again until landing and taxi to gate. Grrrr

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Boarding was a sh!t show. JFK BOARDING was awful. The agent called three sections at a time Clogging the area then yelling at people to not block the walk way. How are you going to call delta one , premium select and comfort plus at once and the yell at highest paying passengers. Need to do a lot better and the flight attendants in the galley need to understand that their voices travel. They were talking about others and everyone in the cabin heard them

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

MSP to Atlanta was much better than Atlanta to St. Kitts. Paid $180 each for myself and wife for Delta comfort from Atlanta to St. Kitts. Seats were more narrow and obviously old and worn out. Tailbone is killing me. Seat would not recline. Seats behind reclined and we were not an exit row or in front of an exit row. Entertainment did not work in that the movie jumped forward and back and there was no audio. The plug in the arm rest was loose. Flight attendant tried “resetting” the video for my seat but no good. She never checked back. Someone else near me had the same issue. Touch screen was unresponsive. No where near as comfortable as MSP to Atlanta flight. 3 plus hrs. flight time without the basic amenities and not even remotely close to comfortable but paid for Comfort plus. I will be very disappointed if I have the same on my return “Comfort Plus” flight St. Kitts to Atlanta. At the very least my wife and I should be refunded for round trip “Comfort Plus” charges. Please feel free to contact me directly for more details.

public website still broken for years randomly blocking browsers with privacy options active after loading a page maybe once. check-in on laptop was almost impossible but eventually randomly worked. had to print pass at airport since couldn't get back in to load digital pass on mobile firefox or chrome. red eye flight so smooth onboarding, plenty of room to spread out, easy offboarding. onboard wifi instructions mention vpn can cause problems connecting but fails to also mention private dns. no printed or built in menu list, seems weird to require personal device to point at qr code link for menu which does not even allow direct ordering. people with health condition risk related dietary restrictions trying to avoid for example cholesterol and sugar are left guessing what they can order either way without nutritional info highlights (cranberry juice was minute maid cocktail with as much suger as typical can of soda). tap to pay wasn't working and always seems sketchy to manually enter card info. good movie variety, so limited tv was okay.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

Overall it was good. The flight was bumpy at times, but the pilot made us aware every time. As a result, no snacks/drinks were made available. Seats were tight but that’s okay as I had a window seat.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

All good except paid for wifi that did not work

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

The crew were really great, but the 4 hour delay in small chunks was the worst.

They did get us booked on a later flight, but it made us miss our connecting flight. So, we had to stay and another state overnight with no luggage or clothes. Because they kept our luggage at airport for next flight on the next day.

The leg space between me and the seat in front of me was excellent.

That flight was smooth, and staff we courteous. it was a full flight so very tight. The boarding through security was not properly controlled. it was rushed and the scanning process for our bags, etc. was pilling up at the other end with no time to empty our belonging my personal items almost toppled over on the floor if i hadn't caught it rapidly. Was it just that time, or always like this - cant say. other than that all else was fine.

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

Flight was good and arrived a little early. Very good.

Gossipy flight attendants talked the whole flight about bar hopping and dating.

Turbulence was bad and flight attendants gossiped about going to the bar and dating. Could have better awareness.

When we exited the plane our wheelchair wasn’t there. The Pilot and co pilot were so nice and helped us locate it. Great service.

Didn't like the 6 hour delay as it caused me to miss all of my connections. Still, I did get home safely 14 hours late but exhausted.

New ridiculous policy by american destroyed my allegiance to american. As a million miler with american, I expected it would be easy to get on an earlier flight when I got to airport earlier than expected, and save a five hour layover. WRONG. The online app would not let me switch flights, So I called, and was promised a call back in 90 minutes. HAH! The customer service desk at DCA said “we no longer have access to changing a flight on our screens. If the app couldn’t do it, I should send a letter to American, but there’s nothing else possible!”

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

Lots of weather delays that were poorly communicated and managed. I get there are weather delays but they didn’t make it clear what was happening or comfortable on the plane

3 hour delay was brutal though not Spirit Airlines fault. the control tower would not let us take off because of weather

Beware of all the extras. Nickel and dimed. Everything was extra. It turns a $90 fare in to a $400 fair quite easily.

I flew from Las Vegas to Reno Nevada. Airfare was 60 $ round trip. I needed to bring my skis and boots.that was going to be $111 to bring them. Upon arrival they informed me that anyone who has skis more than 62 inches long is charged an oversize fee of $150 each way. Almost everyone over 5 foot five has skis over 62 inches long. So I paid $60 for the flight and $411 to bring my skis with me! WTF

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

I like the price. I did not like the seats: very little space and not reclining.

Flights are great except for the ticketing service on the terminal.. Too little employees taking care for lots of flights.

The seats were very uncomfortable. The crew was very polite and helpful.

The airplane was extremely hot the air conditioner wasn’t working I

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

Seats horrible. No way of getting comfortable . But flight ran smoothly

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/30Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 52mBNA-MSY
$52
5/1Wed
1 stop
19h 37mBNA-MSY
$55
4/27Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
5h 51mBNA-MSY
$59
6/25Tue
1 stopFrontier
7h 55mBNA-MSY
$129
7/1Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 40mBNA-MSY
$148
5/12Sun
1 stopDelta
3h 30mBNA-MSY
$319
9/12Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 07mBNA-MSY
$324
4/27Sat
1 stopDelta
4h 23mBNA-MSY
$329
4/28Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 43mBNA-MSY
$370
5/2Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 37mBNA-MSY
$557

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Last minute flights from Nashville to New Orleans

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Nashville to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/30Sat
multi-stop
17h 09mBNA-MSY
4/4Thu
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6h 02mMSY-BNA
$237
3/30Sat
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14h 43mBNA-MSY
4/3Wed
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23h 51mMSY-BNA
$264
4/1Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 40mBNA-MSY
4/3Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 51mMSY-BNA
$269
3/30Sat
multi-stop
17h 09mBNA-MSY
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22h 01mMSY-BNA
$303
3/30Sat
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17h 09mBNA-MSY
4/4Thu
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9h 57mMSY-BNA
$306
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17h 09mBNA-MSY
4/3Wed
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21h 44mMSY-BNA
$315
4/1Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 40mBNA-MSY
4/3Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 56mMSY-BNA
$316
3/31Sun
multi-stop
6h 53mBNA-MSY
4/3Wed
multi-stop
23h 51mMSY-BNA
$350
3/31Sun
multi-stop
6h 53mBNA-MSY
4/6Sat
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17h 26mMSY-BNA
$361
3/30Sat
multi-stop
17h 09mBNA-MSY
4/2Tue
multi-stop
32h 13mMSY-BNA
$370

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Nashville - New Orleans Flights

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Nashville (BNA)United States

Destination:

New Orleans (MSY)United States

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