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Cheapest return flight
£132
Typical prices: £227-£348
Frontier
Wed 21/11Fri 23/11
MSY - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£146
Typical prices: £255-£355
Southwest
Wed 21/11Fri 23/11
MSY - BNA • Direct
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At MSY, prebook parking for a quicker start; allow extra time for rental shuttles.
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 34m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 55% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg £166 (return)
Shortest trip • 3h 51m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Nashville (MSY-BNA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from New Orleans to Nashville

Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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18:55 - 11:25MSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
16h 30m1 stop Orlando
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12:20 - 18:00BNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 40m1 stop Orlando
£132Frontier
Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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20:10 - 21:45MSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 35mdirect
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08:10 - 09:45BNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 35mdirect
£146Southwest
Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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20:10 - 21:45MSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 35mdirect
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11:30 - 13:10BNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 40mdirect
£147Southwest
Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
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10:25 - 11:55MSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 30mdirect
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11:45 - 17:10BNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 25m1 stop Tampa
£151Southwest
Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
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06:30 - 12:45MSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
6h 15m1 stop Orlando
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20:45 - 22:25BNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 40mdirect
£152Southwest
Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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20:10 - 21:45MSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 35mdirect
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06:30 - 10:10BNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 40m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
£153Southwest
Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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19:10 - 23:05MSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
3h 55m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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22:45 - 00:25BNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 40mdirect
£154Southwest
Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
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09:30 - 14:29MSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 59m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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16:28 - 21:53BNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
£155United Airlines
Wed, 16 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec
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08:55 - 14:30MSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
5h 35m2 stops Houston Hobby Jackson-Evers Intl
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22:45 - 00:25BNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 40mdirect
£155Southwest
Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
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13:05 - 18:45MSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BNA Nashville Intl
5h 40m1 stop Dallas Love Field
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05:55 - 10:00BNA  Nashville Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 05m1 stop Houston Hobby
£156Southwest
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New Orleans to Nashville flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from New Orleans to Nashville?

Return flights from New Orleans to Nashville typically range from £227 to £348. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £132 on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Nashville. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

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

•August is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Nashville at £242 return.
•July (£353) and June (£344) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from New Orleans to Nashville the cheapest?

Flights from New Orleans to Nashville are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 55% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for New Orleans to Nashville flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£73
Beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way 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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Flights from New Orleans to Nashville: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New Orleans to Nashville 
BobbyFlew with Southwest-May 2026
Check out the live music in the Nashville airport. It's pretty nice. Be prepared for delays.
GusFlew with Southwest-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.

Your New Orleans to Nashville flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New Orleans to Nashville?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Nashville:

    • Earliest: departs at 06:40 and lands at 08:14
    • Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 21:49.

    The flight takes about 1h 34m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Nashville?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from New Orleans to Nashville.

  • How long is a flight from New Orleans to Nashville?

    A direct flight from New Orleans to Nashville takes 1h 34m, covering 471 miles.

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

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Nashville flight?

    Return flights from New Orleans to Nashville range from £227 to £348, with an average of £288 over the past 12 months. Anything below £227 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New Orleans to Nashville flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 76% above the £288 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from New Orleans to Nashville?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £166 return via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared with £293 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from New Orleans to Nashville?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£67 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from New Orleans to Nashville?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • How are flight departures from New Orleans to Nashville spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Nashville flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from New Orleans to Nashville changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £114 to £748. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on New Orleans to Nashville flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the New Orleans to Nashville route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from New Orleans to Nashville looking right now?

    One-way fares from New Orleans to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £80, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Nashville Intl Airport (BNA)?

    Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £54 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Nashville?

    Flights from New Orleans to Nashville usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Nashville pass through?

    One-stop flights from New Orleans to Nashville most commonly connect through:

    • Orlando (MCO) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Nashville?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from New Orleans to Nashville. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £269 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £345, a difference of £76.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from New Orleans to Nashville?

    Only Southwest operates flights between New Orleans and Nashville.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from New Orleans to Nashville?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 51m, compared to 4h 34m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 51m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What popular places can I visit in Nashville?

    Some of the most popular sights in Nashville are Music City Center, Grand Ole Opry, and Nashville Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Nashville on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New Orleans to Nashville flights?

    Among airlines operating New Orleans to Nashville flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New Orleans to Nashville flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking New Orleans to Nashville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average £269, about £76 less than Sunday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 55% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Nashville trip for August. Fares historically average £242 return in that month – typically £111 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £166 return on this route – about £127 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nashville Intl Airport.

    • Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport
    • Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport
    • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Nashville Air

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