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$39 Find cheap flights from Nashville to New Orleans

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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans (BNA-MSY)

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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1:10 pm - 11:38 pmBNA-MSY
10h 28m1 stop
10:28 pm - 6:49 amMSY-BNA
8h 21m1 stop
$95Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
1:10 pm - 11:38 pmBNA-MSY
10h 28m1 stop
9:05 am - 8:10 amMSY-BNA
23h 05m2 stops
$104Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
6:00 am - 11:38 pmBNA-MSY
17h 38m2 stops
10:28 pm - 6:49 amMSY-BNA
8h 21m1 stop
$109Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
11:09 am - 11:38 pmBNA-MSY
12h 29m2 stops
9:05 am - 8:10 amMSY-BNA
23h 05m2 stops
$118Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
3:07 pm - 11:23 pmBNA-MSY
8h 16m1 stop
10:03 pm - 11:39 pmMSY-BNA
25h 36m1 stop
$130Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Fri, May 17
1:50 pm - 9:45 pmBNA-MSY
7h 55m1 stop
10:45 pm - 10:11 amMSY-BNA
11h 26m1 stop
$203Frontier
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Thu, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 18
7:11 pm - 9:20 pmBNA-MSY
26h 09m1 stop
12:42 pm - 9:29 amMSY-BNA
20h 47m1 stop
Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
6:39 pm - 2:54 pmBNA-MSY
20h 15m2 stops
9:33 am - 11:16 amMSY-BNA
25h 43m3 stops
Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
7:10 pm - 9:01 amBNA-MSY
13h 51m1 stop
9:45 am - 3:33 pmMSY-BNA
5h 48m1 stop
$265Sun Country Air
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Thu, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 29
3:00 pm - 8:14 pmBNA-MSY
5h 14m1 stop
5:00 am - 9:23 pmMSY-BNA
16h 23m3 stops
$380United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 28

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 Friday is the most expensive. Flying from New Orleans back to Nashville, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday 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 January, where tickets cost $230 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, where the average cost of tickets is $351 and $334 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 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 $39. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $95 and Frontier from $203.

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

Each day, there are between 3 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Nashville and land in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 29 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 21% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nashville at 7:20 am and will be landing in New Orleans at 8:50 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 12:15 am.

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Low season

June

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$39
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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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 $39 for a one-way ticket and $95 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, United Airlines or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to New Orleans are United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $367 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $158 and an overall rating of 6.4.

  • 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nashville to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10826 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.4Food
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It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

10.0 ExcellentBranton, May 2024AVL - ATL
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It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

The crew was not great or professional. It seemed like they didn't really want to be there. A true lack of effort for accommodating customers.

Everything was really good but the seats are not very comfortable.

I paid for WiFi, but it (WiFi) was very very slow, will never take again! Impossible open Utube 😤😤😤

I had no legroom, although I paid for extra legroom. I could barely put my bag in front of my feet and under the seat. The Wi-Fi was horrible. In fact the flight attendant said that they had to reboot it and see if it was going to work and never did.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

The boarding attendant was slightly rude when I asked about checking our stroller. Made me feel like I was bothering her.

My wife and I are both handicapped and at boarding they upgraded us to a seat closer to the front rather than all the way towards the back. Much appreciated.

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries.

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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.
5/11Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 41mBNA-MSY
$39
5/22Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 28mBNA-MSY
$40
5/15Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 28mBNA-MSY
$41
5/28Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
23h 38mBNA-MSY
$45
9/12Thu
1 stopFrontier
7h 55mBNA-MSY
$121
6/29Sat
1 stopFrontier
27h 05mBNA-MSY
$142
6/27Thu
2 stops
26h 10mBNA-MSY
$150
6/28Fri
2 stops
11h 37mBNA-MSY
$175
9/12Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 14mBNA-MSY
$301
7/1Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 11mBNA-MSY
$318

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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.
5/10Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 55mBNA-MSY
5/11Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 21mMSY-BNA
$142
5/10Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 55mBNA-MSY
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 48mMSY-BNA
$146
5/10Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 38mBNA-MSY
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
4h 32mMSY-BNA
$148
5/10Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 55mBNA-MSY
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 42mMSY-BNA
$161
5/10Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 52mBNA-MSY
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
4h 32mMSY-BNA
$162
5/10Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
30h 53mBNA-MSY
5/11Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 21mMSY-BNA
$166
5/10Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 52mBNA-MSY
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 32mMSY-BNA
$176
5/10Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 38mBNA-MSY
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 48mMSY-BNA
$182
5/8Wed
multi-stop
16h 44mBNA-MSY
5/13Mon
multi-stop
22h 48mMSY-BNA
$190
5/8Wed
multi-stop
16h 44mBNA-MSY
5/13Mon
multi-stop
25h 10mMSY-BNA
$204

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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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New Orleans - Nashville

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