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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Nashville to New Orleans.
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9:27 am - 11:05 amBNA-MSY
1h 38mnonstop
12:10 pm - 1:38 pmMSY-BNA
1h 28mnonstop
$88Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 18
9:27 am - 11:05 amBNA-MSY
1h 38mnonstop
12:10 pm - 1:38 pmMSY-BNA
1h 28mnonstop
$89Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Mar 18 - Thu, Mar 20
9:27 am - 11:05 amBNA-MSY
1h 38mnonstop
1:32 pm - 8:23 amMSY-BNA
18h 51m1 stop
Thu, Mar 27 - Tue, Apr 1
9:27 am - 11:05 amBNA-MSY
1h 38mnonstop
1:32 pm - 8:23 amMSY-BNA
18h 51m1 stop
Fri, Mar 28 - Tue, Apr 1
8:00 am - 9:40 amBNA-MSY
1h 40mnonstop
2:30 pm - 4:00 pmMSY-BNA
1h 30mnonstop
$241Southwest
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Tue, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 4
10:45 pm - 12:25 amBNA-MSY
1h 40mnonstop
4:50 pm - 6:20 pmMSY-BNA
1h 30mnonstop
$255Southwest
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Thu, Mar 27 - Tue, Apr 1
9:25 am - 2:28 pmBNA-MSY
5h 03m1 stop
5:30 am - 10:18 amMSY-BNA
4h 48m1 stop
$358Delta
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Sun, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 19
6:30 pm - 9:38 pmBNA-MSY
27h 08m2 stops
7:00 am - 12:30 pmMSY-BNA
5h 30m1 stop
$389United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 5 - Sat, Apr 12
6:00 pm - 11:15 pmBNA-MSY
5h 15m1 stop
5:00 am - 11:42 amMSY-BNA
6h 42m1 stop
$390United Airlines
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Fri, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 22
7:33 pm - 11:29 pmBNA-MSY
3h 56m1 stop
11:51 am - 3:04 pmMSY-BNA
3h 13m1 stop
$423Delta
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Fri, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 18

Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to New Orleans

Our travel pros reveal their best tips for your Nashville to New Orleans journey.
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Browsing Wi-Fi plan allows basic online activities; streaming requires a separate package.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for travelers with luggage.


Download the Southwest app for free in-flight Wi-Fi streaming and messaging on many aircraft.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
BNA

Security screening is typically quick and efficient at BNA; check estimated wait times on the BNA website before heading to the airport.

Read more about BNAby Stefanie Waldek
MSY

For a quick ride to New Orleans, take a rideshare or taxi from MSY's ground transportation center, located outside Level 1, door 7.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
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Daniel Scheffler

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Expert on MSY

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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 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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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.
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Find cheap flights to New Orleans

Planning a trip from Nashville to New Orleans? 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 Nashville to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nashville to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Orleans on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Nashville to New Orleans. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $168 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $310 and $307 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
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 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$44
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Nashville to New Orleans

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $44 for a one-way ticket and $88 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Nashville to New Orleans?

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

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

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nashville to New Orleans flight 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $371 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $320 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $72 or less one-way and $115 or less round-trip.
  • 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 direct from Nashville to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Nashville Intl Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nashville Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Nashville Intl

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Top 5 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nashville to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4369 reviews
8.7Crew
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
8.1Comfort
7.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

8.0 ExcellentStephen, Feb 2025AUS - SAN
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Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Gate agents were informative and friendly… flight attendants were as well. Had a fun time chatting about their legacy AirTran experiences as a former fan of the airline that Southwest acquired.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

It was 2 hours 45 minutes late, for no apparently clear reason.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

Zero updates from the pilots for 30 minutes in the tarmac

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

I loved having a most black flight crew during Black History Month; rather by design or accident I appreciated the representation. ❤️

This was the second flight this week with flight attendant Marcus I’m not sure if his last name is Lane or Lang but this guy is awesome. He funny, attentive and his service is 5 stars. Marcus makes business travel more enjoyable !

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

The young man who was our flight attendant in first class was lazy and did not do his job well at all. Never offered drinks upon boarding - actually I take that back... said "are you okay with water" as if I do not want to get you anything else, only passed the snacks around once, got my drink order wrong and then never offered a second round of drinks. He was the worst I have ever seen on Delta and we fly a lot.

Great service. Great staff. Boarding was a little slow, but I think there was a service dog slowing things down.

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

I don’t understand the purpose of the orange “priority” tag on my bag. This tagged, my bag is last or near to the last bag to come down the carousel at IAH.

The tv monitor in front of my seat was not responding. The flight crew reset it and it still didn’t work.

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

Terrible. First of all we were delayed 4 3/4 hours departing Honolulu. As we had to leave our condo and the rental car had to be returned we had to go to the airport. Even though we had a business class boarding pass to Washington, since we did not have business class to Montreal we could not access the lounge without paying a $59 fee each. This does not make sense to us. Since we could not meet our original connection United booked us to Montreal via New York LaGuardia on Air Canada. In Washington a further delay got us into LaGuardia too late to make our connection to Montreal so we were booked on another Air Canada flight 3 hours later. We were originally scheduled to arrive in Montreal at 10:40 and arrived at 19:55. A totally exhausting day, United did not offer a meal voucher or any type of compensation. Air Canada did give us a digital meal voucher. The food in United business class is poor among all meals offered. The pods look nice but are not that confortable. Overall would not fly on United again.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

It was a code share with Alaska - would have been great if I actually made it on the plane, claimed I didn’t have a ticket or a seat even thought I was checked in.

Everything was great except it became so hot on the plane I couldn’t sleep on my red eye flight. It didn’t really cool down till we started descending.

They changed my seat from one that I had paid for as an upgrade to a regular seat at the last minute.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

One of the best flights I’ve had. So smooth.

the pilot that landed this flight in Philadelphia did an amazing job, the weather was absolutely terrible and we landed safely.

I blame kayak for my last trip to dca. Kayak cancelled my direct flight and put on a one stop flight and made lost whole day from my vacation and had not even refunded my ticket.

late again! but its my only option to not take 9 hours to get to Memphis

hassled about bringing my laptop on in addition to my backpack...people boarding with real luggage were not stopped but I was which was ridiculous....zero comfort on board and everything is extra. Last time flying spirit not worth it

A passenger got into a verbal altercation with the flight attendant, who neither de-escalated nor acted professionally. Because of this, we had to go back to the gate for the person to be kicked off the flight. It delayed us 75 minutes.

Our experience was not a good one. Our flight got cancelled and was not given any accommodations due to the inconvenience. We lost time on our vacation due to this inconvenience

Helpful flight attendant. Awful legroom. Airline should be required by law to offer people a glass of water.

They are very particular about size of the bag. Mine is small bag and has wheels. Bag wheel edges are bit outside of the measurements bucket. They charged $99 as carryon bagage

Boarding was not clear; no announcement about delay. My sister and kid were seated separately for me and even though there were tons of seats up front, they wouldn't let us switch.

WiFi could have been a little more consistent - otherwise a phenomenal and positive experience. The 1000 mile giveaway was awesome!!!

Flight was on time It was a good flight overall

Check in at dtw was understaffed and chaotic. Flight itself was smooth. Airplane seats seemed newly upholstered and comfortable, flight attendants attentive.

The plane flew smoothly and the crew was polite and kind. We loved our flight!

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