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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Nashville

Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 1:15 pmMSY-BNA
1h 25mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 10:55 amBNA-MSY
1h 25mnonstop
$98Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Jul 6 - Sun, Jul 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 6:23 pmMSY-BNA
1h 28mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:36 pm - 7:05 pmBNA-MSY
1h 29mnonstop
$100Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
8:30 am - 10:05 amMSY-BNA
1h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 5:00 pmBNA-MSY
4h 55m1 stop
$154Southwest
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Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 14
American Airlines Logo
6:21 pm - 12:12 amMSY-BNA
5h 51m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:46 am - 7:02 pmBNA-MSY
7h 16m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 9
American Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 11:38 pmMSY-BNA
5h 23m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:53 pm - 11:55 pmBNA-MSY
6h 02m1 stop
$165American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 17
Southwest Logo
8:30 am - 10:05 amMSY-BNA
1h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
10:25 pm - 11:55 pmBNA-MSY
1h 30mnonstop
$179Southwest
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Thu, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 6
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9:10 pm - 7:26 amMSY-BNA
10h 16m1 stop
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8:49 pm - 8:24 amBNA-MSY
11h 35m1 stop
Sun, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 20
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8:15 pm - 11:30 amMSY-BNA
15h 15m1 stop
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9:48 am - 11:08 pmBNA-MSY
37h 20m2 stops
Thu, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 27
Delta Logo
2:50 pm - 9:26 pmMSY-BNA
6h 36m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:40 pm - 11:42 pmBNA-MSY
4h 02m1 stop
$227Delta
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Mon, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 8
Delta Logo
9:56 am - 10:37 pmMSY-BNA
12h 41m2 stops
Delta Logo
2:56 pm - 7:55 pmBNA-MSY
4h 59m1 stop
$266Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to Nashville

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and extra legroom for a fee.


Spirit's Browsing Wi-Fi package allows basic online activities throughout the flight.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, ideal for travelers with extra luggage.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
MSY

For a quick departure, book parking online at MSY to secure a spot and pay in advance, avoiding delays.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
BNA

From BNA, the WeGo express bus takes just 20 minutes to reach downtown Nashville, offering a convenient and affordable option.

Read more about BNAby Stefanie Waldek
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Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Blane Bachelor

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

Daniel Scheffler

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

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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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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.

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Planning a trip from New Orleans to Nashville? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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 Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New Orleans, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 January, where tickets cost $193 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $336 and $313 respectively.

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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$48
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from New Orleans to Nashville

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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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Nashville was $48 for a one-way ticket and $98 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?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, 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 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Nashville flight 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 $346 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 $379 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $148 or less one-way and $238 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.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Nashville?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Nashville Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Nashville Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Nashville Intl

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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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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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4279 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.1Food
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Jun 2025SMF - SEA
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

It was absolutely awesome. The crew was welcoming to all, not just the first class. They were full of energy. The in-cabin music was an excellent choice, not boring like most airlines. We were ready for takeoff ahead of time. Pilots were great. Smooth takeoff and landing. The plane was beautiful and nicely cleaned. This was truly a fantastic flight. I fly Delta and American all the time. I was apprehensive about Spirit. I will definitely be looking for Spirit first. Thanks for a great experience.

Didn't like size of seats. Found charges for checked luggage and carry on too high

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Need screens for tv/movies. Seats are more cramped than any other airlines. Seats are hard. They don’t recline. And in flight time should not be used for sales pitches.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

The ease of booking the flight was very good. Speaking with customer service was also good. However, the crew people are unfriendly and unwelcoming which I found this as unprofessional. As far as comfort it was mediocre. This was my first time flying Spirit and I chose them because of the flight times met my needs and my budget. However, I would be reluctant to fly on Spirit again. In addition, if the crew were more friendly and at least appeared somewhat happy and welcoming personally it would probably make the experience of flying with Spirit better.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

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