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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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — MSY
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sun 11/9
Sun 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 10, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/272:12 pmBNA - MSY
Nonstop1h 29mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/306:34 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/9$114
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:12 amBNA - MSY
1 stop12h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/306:34 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:45 amBNA - MSY
1 stop11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/23:53 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/8$118
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/234:09 pmBNA - MSY
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/2510:46 amMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/9$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:45 amBNA - MSY
1 stop11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/42:30 pmMSY - BNA
1 stop8h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/8$125
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:36 pmBNA - MSY
1 stop15h 58mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/143:53 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/8$129
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3111:10 amBNA - MSY
1 stop6h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/23:53 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8$130
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:45 amBNA - MSY
1 stop11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/306:34 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/9$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Mon 11/108:16 pmBNA - MSY
1 stop16h 46mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/143:53 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/9$132
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2411:35 amBNA - MSY
1 stop7h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/2510:46 amMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$135
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Thu 10/1611:41 amBNA - MSY
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/236:34 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/8$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Thu 12/44:51 pmBNA - MSY
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/64:31 pmMSY - BNA
1 stop6h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/9$137

Cheap 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 October 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$99
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$209

Good round-trip deal

$118 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 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 October 10, 2025.
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

Thu 10/23

4:09 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

10:46 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$119

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Mon 10/27

6:12 am-6:38 pm

1 stop12h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

7:45 pm-2:47 pm

1 stop19h 02m

$119

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/31

2:12 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/3

5:52 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$139

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/23

6:30 am-6:50 pm

1 stop12h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

10:46 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$142

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/24

11:35 am-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/27

6:06 pm-7:39 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$145

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/7

6:00 am-6:26 pm

3 stops36h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/14

3:53 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$187

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/30

6:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/3

8:49 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops19h 03m

$187

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Sun 10/26

5:45 am-11:53 am

1 stop6h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/29

10:08 pm-7:39 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$188

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Fri 12/5

6:13 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/7

5:18 am-11:42 am

1 stop6h 24m

$199

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Thu 12/4

5:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

6:20 am-12:50 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$204

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 October 3, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Nashville to New Orleans is 86 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to New Orleans (average of $75). Flying from Nashville to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 October 10, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to New Orleans at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% 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 October 5, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Nashville to New Orleans?

The best insider tips for Nashville to New Orleans flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Nashville to New Orleans trip
Airports
BNA

For self-parking, Terminal Garage 1 and 2 are closest to the terminal. Terminal Lot A offers cheaper rates and is within walking distance.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
MSY

For a quick ride to downtown New Orleans, taxis offer a flat rate and are usually cheaper than rideshares.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
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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 October 10, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,968 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,088 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 are 4 daily flights to New Orleans from 5 different airlines. 1h 29m 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 41 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 Spirit Airlines and Frontier fly from Nashville to New Orleans in about 1h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 56m. There are 471 mi between Nashville and New Orleans. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Southwest and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 $199, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $55. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $100.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to New Orleans (average of $75). Flying from Nashville to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 5 airlines flying from Nashville to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 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 October 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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