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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nashville to New Orleans, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans (BNA-MSY)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Nashville to New Orleans currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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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BNA-MSY
1h 40mdirect
MSY-BNA
1h 30mdirect
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BNA-MSY
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Flights from Nashville to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 December, where tickets cost £157 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is £281 and £252 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nashville to New Orleans, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 45 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nashville to New Orleans

Low season

August

High season

October
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower 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, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines 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 Airbus A320 (sharklets) 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.

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

  • 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.
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Prefer to fly direct from Nashville to New Orleans?

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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