MSY - BNA

$102 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Nashville

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Cheapest round-trip
$235
Typical prices: $300-$174
United Airlines
Thu 8/20Mon 8/24
MSY - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$247
Typical prices: $400-$180
Southwest
Thu 9/3Tue 9/8
MSY - BNA • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $198 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Nashville (MSY-BNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Nashville 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Nashville

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 10:45 pm
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BNA
7h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:06 am
BNA
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MSY
4h 36m
1 stop
$235United Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
Frontier Logo
12:36 pm - 4:10 pm
MSY
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BNA
27h 34m
1 stop
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5:05 pm - 6:54 am
BNA
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MSY
13h 49m
1 stop
$240Frontier
Sat, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 13
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4:56 pm - 10:22 pm
MSY
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BNA
5h 26m
1 stop
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2:27 pm - 10:24 pm
BNA
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MSY
7h 57m
1 stop
$241JetBlue
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jul 16
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3:56 pm - 10:22 pm
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6h 26m
1 stop
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2:27 pm - 10:24 pm
BNA
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MSY
7h 57m
1 stop
$243JetBlue
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
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4:55 pm - 10:22 pm
MSY
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BNA
5h 27m
1 stop
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2:27 pm - 10:05 pm
BNA
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MSY
7h 38m
1 stop
$244JetBlue
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
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7:40 am - 9:15 am
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1h 35mnonstop
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8:05 am - 9:40 am
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1h 35mnonstop
$247Southwest
Sat, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 14
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4:56 pm - 10:22 pm
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BNA
5h 26m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:27 pm - 10:24 pm
BNA
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MSY
7h 57m
1 stop
$250JetBlue
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
JetBlue Logo
7:44 am - 1:32 pm
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BNA
5h 48m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
7:50 am - 3:55 pm
BNA
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MSY
8h 05m
1 stop
$251JetBlue
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 9:40 am
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BNA
4h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 8:50 pm
BNA
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MSY
5h 10m
1 stop
$253Southwest
Sat, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 7
Frontier Logo
3:44 pm - 10:17 am
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BNA
18h 33m
1 stop
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11:12 am - 11:51 am
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24h 39m
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$254Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Nashville flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Nashville departing in August.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Orleans to Nashville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from New Orleans to Nashville, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New Orleans, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Nashville, 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 New Orleans to Nashville is November, where tickets cost $185 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $413 and $372 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New Orleans to Nashville?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $413, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to Nashville, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to Nashville

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

Blane Bachelor

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$102
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
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When to book flights from New Orleans to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Nashville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from New Orleans to Nashville: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from New Orleans to Nashville 
BobbyFlew with Southwest
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BNA
May 2026
Check out the live music in the Nashville airport. It's pretty nice. Be prepared for delays.
GusFlew with Southwest
MSY
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BNA
Jan 2025
Get to the airport 2 hours early if you are dropping a rental off. The 15-20 minute shuttle is no joke. Check-in was pretty quick and smooth.

FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to Nashville

  • Where can I park my car at the New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    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.

  • Can I rent a car at the Nashville Airport (BNA)?

    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.

  • How can I get from the Nashville Airport (BNA) to downtown Nashville and/or my hotel?

    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.

  • Where can I dine at these two airports?

    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.

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

    In the last 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Nashville was $102 for a one-way ticket and $235 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Nashville?

    New Orleans and Nashville are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave New Orleans from New Orleans Louis Armstrong and will be arriving at Nashville Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to Nashville?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to Nashville flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Nashville?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New Orleans and Nashville, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Nashville are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $385 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $341 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 New Orleans to Nashville.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Nashville?

    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 Nashville with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and BNA 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 New Orleans to Nashville?

    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 Nashville from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Orleans to Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $196 or less one-way and $390 or less round-trip.
  • On your flight from New Orleans' Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) going to the Nashville International Airport (BNA), you'll have to switch planes along the way. Some possibilities include Atlanta, Detroit, or Charlotte. Your layover could be as brief as 31min or over 20h.
  • While you're waiting on your plane to leave New Orleans, you can relax in one of the airport lounges. There is a Delta Sky Lounge, a United Lounge, and a USO lounge. You can also do some shopping for your trip. At the airport, there are several places to shop such as Dylan's Candy, Brighton Collectibles, and Fleury Girl, a clothing and accessories store.
  • You can have someone drop you off curbside at the New Orleans Airport (MSY). They should go to the departure area and drop you off in front of your terminal. Some airlines offer curbside check-in which will save you lots of time and effort.
  • Should your flight from the Nashville Airport (BNA) to New Orleans (MSY) be delayed, there are sleeping pods in the Nashville Airport (BNA). These are located in Concourse D and are a great place to catch a nap or enjoy some private time.
  • For convenience, you can withdraw money for your trip while at the New Orleans, AKA, the Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY). There are ATM machines located throughout the airport and a branch of Whitney Bank in Concourse C.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from New Orleans to Nashville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Nashville. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4255 reviews
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

2.0 MediocreDawn, Jun 2026
BUF - BWI
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

The flight from Dallas to Tokyo was not on Japan Airlines. It was on American Airlines. Very disappointed that we did not fly on Japan Airlines. Will not be using you liars again. I’ll just book direct from the airline next time. Wish you could make this right and has us fly on Japan Air when heading back home to the US.

The Mario was so helpful and provided amazing customer service however l have being waiting for a callback for almost a week now and have not heard anything further after l informed them l wanted to change my date of traveling because of my hospital appointment even send them proof and l was unable to use manag your booking on their website is a bit frustrating and l would appreciate an update on My request as soon as possible. And have called them times without numbers no response

They made nearly everyone check their bag because the overhead bins are way too small. Extremely inconvenient

Was put into a seat right behind the toilet that had no entertainment possible but did have plenty of leg room over noisy part of plane.

Movies on my phone are great. It would be nice to have a gluten free snack option.

It was what i expected. I like the movies you can access from your phone. It would be nice if there was a gluten free snack offered. But I did bring my own snack knowing there would not be a gluten free option

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

Ontario airport boarding was very easy to park and access, is clean and TSA took 10 minutes total. Check-in was a breeze and cruise was very nice.

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

My flight today was cancelled because it was Spirit Airlines but have received no refund.

THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS AND CANCELED FLIGHT. REPLACEMENT FLIGHTS WERE 300% HIGHER SO MY FAMILY COULD NOT GET TOGETHER. WHY AM I GETTING THIS SURVEY?????

If there WAS a flight it would have been EXCELENT..Maybe?

It would have been better IF IT HAD NOT BEEN CANCELED!!!!

There was no flight. Spirit went bankrupt Right before my departure and kayak did not refund me any money. I would like my refund kayak. How can I get it? Please let me know. Thank you

Flights were canceled due to airline shutting down and haven’t received a reimbursement. Had to book last minute new flights which were expensive

My flight was canceled the morning of the flight. I had to rebook a flight with a different airline that cost me $900 out of my pocket

Had a flight change had to get a credit.will I get my money back.

Shut down without prior notice End up with spending lots of extra $$$

There was a crack in my window seal. And Spirit is now closed forever.

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