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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:19 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:04 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Nashville takes 1h 34m, covering 471 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Nashville range from $240 to $459, with an average of $372 over the past 12 months. Anything below $240 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 79% above the route average of $372. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $207 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $386 for nonstop.

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.

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.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $220 to $971. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from New Orleans to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

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

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the New Orleans to Nashville route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 25%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $307 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $409: a $102 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between New Orleans and Nashville.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 51m, compared with 4h 34m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 51m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Some of the most popular sights in Nashville are Gaylord Opryland, Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Nashville on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Nashville flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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 and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

If you drive yourself to the airport in New Orleans to catch your flight to Nashville, you'll have many options for parking. There is a long-term parking garage directly across from the arrivals hall, a parking lot that is a short walk from the terminal, and an economy garage that is a short drive away. Passengers parking in the economy garage can catch a shuttle to their terminal.

Yes, rental cars are available at the Nashville Airport. There is a branch of Budget, Thrifty, and Enterprise at this location. The rental car facility is a far walk from the terminals. However, there is a complimentary shuttle that you can catch right outside of the arrival hall.

If you're staying outside of the downtown area, a taxi is your only option. Taxis pick up passengers on Level 1 in the Ground Transportation Center. If you'd prefer to take public transit, there is a bus that stops in downtown Nashville. The ride will take about 20min. It also departs from the Ground Transportation Center.

At New Orleans' Armstrong Airport (MSY), there is a Chick-fil-A, a Panda Express, a Lucky Dog's hot dog cart, and a Dook's Burgers. While you're at the Nashville Airport, you'll have your choice of places to eat including a 400 Degrees Hot Chicken restaurant, a Hissho Sushi Bar, and a Bar-B-Cutie Smokehouse.