Find Cheap Flights from Nashville to New Orleans (BNA - MSY)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Nashville to New Orleans and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$224	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to New Orleans is currently $224
Cheapest one-way flight	$101	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Nashville to New Orleans is currently $101
Cheapest nonstop flights	$301	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Nashville to New Orleans is currently $301
Last-minute weekend getaway	$291	Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nashville to New Orleans is currently $291
Cheapest business class flights	$473	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nashville to New Orleans is currently $473

Fastest flight	1 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Nashville to New Orleans takes 1 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to New Orleans is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $75–220
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $235–375

Popular airlines from Nashville to New Orleans

Southwest

Nonstop

from $301

Typical price: $205–490

28 weekly nonstop flights

BNA - MSY Every day

1109 weekly connecting flights

BNA - MSY Every day
American

from $311

Typical price: $215–500

559 weekly connecting flights

BNA - MSY Every day
Delta

from $311

Typical price: $225–590

393 weekly connecting flights

BNA - MSY Every day
United

from $311

Typical price: $260–530

272 weekly connecting flights

BNA - MSY Every day
JetBlue

from $1,143

Typical price: $530–1,300

21 weekly connecting flights

BNA - MSY Every day
Alaska

from $794

Typical price: $620–1,400

14 weekly connecting flights

BNA - MSY Every day

Popular airports near Nashville

Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville United States 16 min 6 mi
Memphis International Airport (MEM)

Memphis United States 3 hr 14 min 195 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)

Louisville United States 2 hr 39 min 150 mi
Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

Huntsville United States 1 hr 54 min 105 mi

Popular airports near New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

New Orleans United States 17 min 11 mi
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

Baton Rouge United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

Pensacola United States 3 hr 176 mi
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)

Gulfport United States 1 hr 13 min 68 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nashville to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Nashville to New Orleans are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $75 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $301, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $311, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $311, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $311, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $1,143, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $794, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to New Orleans starts at $224 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Nashville to New Orleans.

New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nashville to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Nashville to New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Nashville to New Orleans.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 28 nonstop flights and 1,109 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nashville to New Orleans are:

American offers 559 connecting flights per week. American flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Delta offers 393 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
United offers 272 connecting flights per week. United flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
JetBlue offers 21 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Alaska offers 14 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Nashville and New Orleans.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $301, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $311, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $311, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $311, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $1,143, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to New Orleans is $794, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 13.

Southwest flies direct from Nashville to New Orleans.

There are 28 Southwest direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and New Orleans at price $291 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest flies direct from Nashville to New Orleans.

There are 28 Southwest direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Nashville and New Orleans start at $301 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nashville to New Orleans, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Nashville and New Orleans start at $473 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nashville and New Orleans start at $224 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12.

To book business class trips from Nashville to New Orleans, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Nashville and New Orleans starts at $291 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and New Orleans at price $291 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.