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$49+ Cheap flights from Nashville to New Orleans (BNA - MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — MSY
Mar 10 — Mar 172
Tue 3/10
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or October, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Nashville to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 8, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/258:05 pm
BNA
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MSY
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Wed 4/16:55 pm
MSY
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:00 pm
BNA
-
MSY
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/2210:55 am
MSY
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/6$117
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:52 pm
BNA
-
MSY
1 stop11h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/257:27 pm
MSY
-
BNA
1 stop11h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4$123
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/288:30 am
BNA
-
MSY
1 stop12h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/37:27 pm
MSY
-
BNA
1 stop11h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7$131
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/288:55 pm
BNA
-
MSY
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Tue 3/311:05 am
MSY
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$134
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:30 am
BNA
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MSY
1 stop12h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/56:20 am
MSY
-
BNA
1 stop13h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/278:52 pm
BNA
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MSY
1 stop24h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/46:20 am
MSY
-
BNA
1 stop13h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/6$139

Find flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$202 or less

Good one-way deal

$185 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to New Orleans that are best for you.

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NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/25

8:05 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/1

6:55 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$97

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/21

4:00 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/22

10:55 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$117

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/6

11:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

10:55 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$127

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/21

4:05 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops5h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/28

8:50 am-2:15 pm

2 stops5h 25m

$127

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Sat 2/28

8:55 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

11:05 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$134

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Sat 3/7

1:50 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/10

10:00 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$144

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/7

12:45 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$49

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/5

8:15 am-12:25 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$69

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/7

2:27 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$75

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/9

6:15 am-11:08 pm

1 stop16h 53m

$75

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Nashville-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Nashville to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nashville to New Orleans

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Nashville to New Orleans is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to New Orleans?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to New Orleans (average of $76). Flying from Nashville to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $163). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNA to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 8, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to New Orleans in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated February 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Nashville to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,172 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,249 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,430 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nashville to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Nashville to New Orleans?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Nashville Intl. Booking flights from Nashville Intl (BNA) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to New Orleans from 4 different airlines. 1h 30m is how long a flight from Nashville to New Orleans Louis Armstrong will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Nashville to New Orleans flight route?

    The Nashville Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight path was viewed by 38 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Nashville to New Orleans in about 1h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 471 mi between Nashville and New Orleans. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nashville to New Orleans round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $78, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nashville to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 69% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nashville to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Nashville to New Orleans are Spirit Airlines ($40), Southwest ($103), and American Airlines ($119).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Nashville to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $264, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $117.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nashville to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nashville to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to New Orleans?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to New Orleans (average of $76). Flying from Nashville to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $163). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Nashville to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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