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August 12 - August 18

Cheapest

BNA - New Orleans

$473

$220

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September 22 - September 24

BNA - New Orleans

$398

$232

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August 6 - August 10

BNA - New Orleans

$498

$242

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July 24 - July 28

BNA - New Orleans

$267

$243

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August 26 - August 31

BNA - New Orleans

$494

$245

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September 1 - September 5

BNA - New Orleans

$224

$247

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October 21 - October 24

BNA - New Orleans

$181

$248

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August 9 - August 12

BNA - New Orleans

$499

$252

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July 15 - July 18

Earliest

BNA - New Orleans

$274

$253

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August 1 - August 2

Best

BNA - New Orleans

$499

$253

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Insights for flights from Nashville to New Orleans

For cheap flights from Nashville to New Orleans, fares typically range from $358–$459, with a median price of $377. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to New Orleans? The most affordable months to travel are February, with a median fare of $207, followed by March at $211, and January at $234. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings compared to the typical fare.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 0.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes effectively.

How long is the flight from Nashville to New Orleans? A typical journey from Nashville to New Orleans takes approximately 8h 40m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries with stopovers, which are common on this route.

The distance between Nashville and New Orleans is 759 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you are looking at a relatively quick journey, even with the common need for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to New Orleans

Regular price: $332 - $497

Prices for flights from Nashville to New Orleans are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nashville to New Orleans is typically between $332 and $497. The current lowest deal is $220 with Frontier Airlines for travel from August 12 to August 18.

now $220

Low $332

High $497

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to New Orleans is February, with a median price of $207. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $597. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $207

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $597

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Direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to New Orleans

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$283

$269

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$283

$257

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

JetBlue Airways

$281

$255

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$281

$269

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$275

$271

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

$275

$261

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nashville to New Orleans

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$498 → $242

51%

6 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 18

$473 → $220

53%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$494 → $245

50%

3 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 12

$499 → $252

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to New Orleans

Nashville - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nashville to New Orleans are below the typical level, with deals around $220.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $207

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to New Orleans, with a median of $207.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight duration is 8h 40m

Flights from Nashville to New Orleans typically take 8 hours and 40 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 80% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Nashville to New Orleans are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a great choice for flights from Nashville to New Orleans.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$220

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the primary airport for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~20 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$220

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Gulfport–Biloxi International (GPT)

Gulfport–Biloxi International is a useful alternative with direct access via the I-10 corridor.

📍 ~100 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$219

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a practical alternative due to its proximity and consistent service.

📍 ~120 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$288

Lafayette Regional (LFT)

Lafayette Regional is a reliable alternative for travelers on the western side of the New Orleans area.

📍 ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$283

Mobile Regional (MOB)

Mobile Regional is a good alternative for eastbound travelers with a decent selection of carriers.

📍 ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$366

Pensacola International (PNS)

Cheapest

Pensacola International offers significantly more flight options and competitive pricing for your trip.

📍 ~280 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$199

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

New Orleans, United States

34% AI deal score

$2,324

From BNA

Elite

Oct 08

New Orleans, United States

31% AI deal score

$1,477

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, booking flights from Nashville to New Orleans 60+ days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, at approximately $349. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to the travel date. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out typically average around $520. Across the trailing quarter, the optimal booking window was more than 60 days prior to departure.

A good price for a flight from Nashville to New Orleans is typically around $358 or less. In the trailing 90 days, the median price for this route was $377. About 25% of all observed prices were at or below $358, while 75% of prices were $459 or less.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to New Orleans, with a median price of $207. March also offers competitive prices, with a median of $211. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $377 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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