How popular is this Nashville to New Orleans flight route?

The Nashville Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight path was viewed by 32 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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 American Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 66% 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 ($38), Southwest ($69), and Delta ($90).

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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 $185, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $50. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $78.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Nashville to New Orleans?

When booking a flight from Nashville to New Orleans, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or Spirit Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 156% by booking at least 57 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Nashville to New Orleans within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $176.

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

Flights from Nashville to New Orleans lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from Nashville to New Orleans in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $74.

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 2 daily flights to New Orleans from 5 different airlines. 1h 25m is how long a flight from Nashville to New Orleans Louis Armstrong will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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Thu 9/187:21 pmBNA - MSY

Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/214:50 pmMSY - BNA

Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$78

Sat 8/308:25 amBNA - MSY

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Tue 9/24:30 pmMSY - BNA

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/29

$144

Sat 8/165:54 pmBNA - MSY

1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/219:26 amMSY - BNA

1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$163

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Thu 9/187:21 pmBNA - MSY

Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/214:50 pmMSY - BNA

Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$78

Sat 8/308:25 amBNA - MSY

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Tue 9/24:30 pmMSY - BNA

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/29

$144

Sat 8/165:54 pmBNA - MSY

1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/219:26 amMSY - BNA

1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$163

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Thu 7/1012:43 pmBNA - MSY

1 stop6h 32mSpirit Airlines

Sun 7/138:00 pmMSY - BNA

Nonstop1h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$119

Thu 7/101:16 pmBNA - MSY

1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops15h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$260

Thu 7/175:36 pmBNA - MSY

Nonstop1h 29mSpirit Airlines

Sun 7/208:00 pmMSY - BNA

Nonstop1h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$78

Sat 8/165:54 pmBNA - MSY

1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/219:26 amMSY - BNA

1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$163

Sat 8/308:25 amBNA - MSY

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Tue 9/24:30 pmMSY - BNA

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

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$144

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Fri 8/224:25 pmBNA - MSY

Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines

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$38

Wed 9/38:50 pmBNA - MSY

Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$69

Sun 8/317:30 amBNA - MSY

1 stop3h 54mDelta

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Thu 9/18

7:21 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/21

4:50 pm-6:26 pm

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Sat 8/30

8:25 am-10:00 am

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Tue 9/2

4:30 pm-6:05 pm

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BNA - MSY

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Sat 8/16

5:54 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 49m

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Thu 8/21

9:26 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$163

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BNA - MSY

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Nashville Intl

Fri 8/22

4:25 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$38

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BNA - MSY

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Wed 9/3

8:50 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$69

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

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Sun 8/31

7:30 am-11:24 am

1 stop3h 54m

$90

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Fri 8/29

5:53 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$94

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Nashville to New Orleans is 56 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Nashville to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Nashville to New Orleans at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% 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?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,974 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,100 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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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 2 daily flights to New Orleans from 5 different airlines. 1h 25m 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 32 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
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 American Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 66% 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 ($38), Southwest ($69), and Delta ($90).
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 $185, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $50. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $78.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Nashville to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$78	Average$149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Southwest	Cheapest$217	Average$352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$233	Average$360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$238	Average$322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
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