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Cheapest round-trip
$142
Typical prices: $312-$476
Frontier
Thu 12/6Mon 12/10
BNA - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$197
Typical prices: $327-$483
Southwest
Sat 12/1Mon 12/3
BNA - MSY • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 39m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 57% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $227 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 12m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nashville to New Orleans (BNA-MSY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans

Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:38 pm - 10:33 amBNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
15h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:18 am - 5:20 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
6h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$142Frontier
Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
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6:38 pm - 10:33 amBNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
15h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:18 am - 5:20 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
6h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$144Frontier
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
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8:45 pm - 10:25 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 40mnonstop
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6:15 pm - 7:50 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 35mnonstop
$197Southwest
Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Dec 22
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10:40 pm - 12:20 amBNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 40mnonstop
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8:15 pm - 9:50 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 35mnonstop
$197Southwest
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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10:15 am - 2:54 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:33 am - 3:40 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
6h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$207American Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 21
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7:26 pm - 11:59 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:33 pm - 11:23 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$207American Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 21
Delta Logo
12:49 pm - 4:38 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:45 am - 12:04 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$207Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
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2:13 pm - 7:19 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:20 am - 9:52 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$207Delta
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
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6:25 am - 11:05 amBNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:08 pm - 6:49 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 41m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$207United Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 5
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5:29 pm - 11:15 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:00 am - 9:48 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 48m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$207United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Nashville to New Orleans flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Nashville to New Orleans?

Round-trip flights from Nashville to New Orleans typically range from $312 to $476. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $142, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to New Orleans. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to New Orleans?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to New Orleans at $318 round-trip.
•November ($459) and June ($448) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Nashville to New Orleans the cheapest?

Flights from Nashville to New Orleans are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to New Orleans

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on BNA

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for Nashville to New Orleans flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$87
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 44% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Nashville to New Orleans

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Your Nashville to New Orleans flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nashville to New Orleans:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 9:14 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 12:24 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 39m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nashville to New Orleans:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Nashville to New Orleans?

    A nonstop flight from Nashville to New Orleans takes 1h 39m, covering 471 miles.

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

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Nashville to New Orleans flight?

    Round-trip flights from Nashville to New Orleans range from $312 to $476, with an average of $390 over the past 12 months. Anything below $312 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Nashville to New Orleans flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 82% above the $390 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Nashville to New Orleans?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $227 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $402 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from Nashville to New Orleans spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Nashville to New Orleans flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Nashville to New Orleans changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $142 to $999. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Nashville to New Orleans flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Nashville to New Orleans route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Nashville to New Orleans looking right now?

    One-way fares from Nashville to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Priceless
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Nashville to New Orleans?

    Flights from Nashville to New Orleans usually depart from Nashville Intl (BNA) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Nashville to New Orleans pass through?

    One-stop flights from Nashville to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

    • Orlando (MCO) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Nashville to New Orleans. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $349 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $453, a difference of $104.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Nashville to New Orleans?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and New Orleans.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Nashville to New Orleans?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 4h 33m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 4h 39m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

  • What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Nashville to New Orleans flights?

    Among airlines operating Nashville to New Orleans flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Nashville to New Orleans flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • 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.

Your guide to booking Nashville to New Orleans flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $349, about $104 less than Thursday fares (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 57% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Nashville to New Orleans trip for August. Fares historically average $318 round-trip in that month - typically $141 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $227 round-trip on this route - about $175 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • 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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