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$48+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Nashville (MSY - BNA)

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — BNA
Jun 22 — Jun 291
Sun 6/22
Sun 6/29
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Nashville Intl are usually found in January or November, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Nashville (BNA). 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 June 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$98
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$48
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$272

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Nashville Intl
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Nashville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Nashville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:50 amMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/149:30 amBNA - MSY
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/17$98
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 8/148:30 amMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Mon 8/1812:05 pmBNA - MSY
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/16$154
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/116:21 pmMSY - BNA
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/1411:46 amBNA - MSY
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/15$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/39:10 pmMSY - BNA
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/68:49 pmBNA - MSY
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/172:50 pmMSY - BNA
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Sun 7/277:40 pmBNA - MSY
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/15$227
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/196:01 pmMSY - BNA
1 stop24h 37mFrontier
Thu 6/268:50 pmBNA - MSY
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Deal found 6/15$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/312:16 pmMSY - BNA
2 stops8h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/36:04 amBNA - MSY
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$339

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Nashville 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 June 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Nashville that are best for you.

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New OrleansNashville

MSY - BNA

MSYBNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/11

11:50 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Nashville Intl

Sun 9/14

9:30 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$98

New OrleansNashville

MSY - BNA

MSYBNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/14

8:30 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/18

12:05 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$154

New OrleansNashville

MSY - BNA

MSYBNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/11

6:21 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 51m

Nashville Intl

Thu 8/14

11:46 am-7:02 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$159

New OrleansNashville

MSY - BNA

MSYBNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/3

9:10 pm-7:26 am

1 stop10h 16m

Nashville Intl

Sun 7/6

8:49 pm-8:24 am

1 stop11h 35m

$192

New OrleansNashville

MSY - BNA

MSYBNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

2:50 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Nashville Intl

Sun 7/27

7:40 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$227

New OrleansNashville

MSY - BNA

MSYBNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/31

2:16 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 43m

Nashville Intl

Wed 9/3

6:04 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$339

New OrleansNashville

MSY - BNA

MSYBNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

6:04 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$48

New OrleansNashville

MSY - BNA

MSYBNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/4

3:10 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$69

New OrleansNashville

MSY - BNA

MSYBNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/31

5:25 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 25m

$90

New OrleansNashville

MSY - BNA

MSYBNA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/17

5:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop18h 35m

$92

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The best insider tips for New Orleans to Nashville flights

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

Expect short security waits at MSY, with average times around 15 minutes, thanks to efficient processing.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
BNA

For quick ground transportation, taxis offer a flat rate to downtown Nashville from BNA.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Nashville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nashville from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Nashville

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Nashville. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to Nashville may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 19 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from New Orleans to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 MSY to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Nashville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 17, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from New Orleans to Nashville by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Nashville by month

Plan your trip to Nashville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nashville ranges from 2.8 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Nashville when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Nashville by month

Plan your trip to Nashville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nashville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nashville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nashville. 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 Nashville. Reviews last updated June 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New Orleans to Nashville. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,965 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,809 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Nashville. 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 New Orleans to Nashville?

    To fly from New Orleans to Nashville, you need to book a flight from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Nashville Intl (BNA). Nonstop flights to Nashville Intl from New Orleans Louis Armstrong take 1h 25m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Louis Armstrong to Nashville Intl offered by 4 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Nashville Intl was viewed by 26 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 New Orleans to Nashville round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Nashville is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $98 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $154 and $159 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $48. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Nashville for a low price.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Nashville is $55. On average you can expect to pay $256. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Nashville Intl), can usually be booked for $98.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Nashville 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 New Orleans to Nashville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Nashville (average of $220). Flying from New Orleans to Nashville in June is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 New Orleans to Nashville

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Nashville. 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 June 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$221Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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