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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans

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BNA-MSY
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MSY-BNA
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Southwest offers two free checked bags for economy fares.
Expect quick and efficient security at Nashville Intl.
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 27% price drop
March
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
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Tue 16/9
BNA - MSY • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Nashville to New Orleans

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation 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 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 free snacks and drinks with Wi-Fi for streaming entertainment on board.


Southwest's Rapid Rewards program offers unlimited rewards seats and points that don’t expire.

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
Our travel experts
Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

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

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising 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 favourite 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.

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Daniel Scheffler

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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

Expert on BNA

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 out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nashville to New Orleans flights

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.

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 £121 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £212 and £199 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £287 on average.

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, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nashville to New Orleans

Low seasonJune
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)

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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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.

  • 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 MAX 8 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 direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Nashville with another airline.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Nashville to New Orleans? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £86 or less one-way and £243 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Nashville to New Orleans?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nashville Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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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Reviews of the top airline flying 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sept 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

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