What percentage of Nashville to New Orleans flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 20% of flights from Nashville to New Orleans have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed has been 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

How long does it take to fly from Nashville to New Orleans?

The direct flight from Nashville to New Orleans typically takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes. This route covers a distance of 759 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when making their travel plans.

Should I set a price alert for Nashville to New Orleans flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Nashville to New Orleans have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare. Given the frequent fluctuations, an alert can help travelers track price changes over time and identify optimal booking opportunities.

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Nashville to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to New Orleans

For cheap flights from Nashville to New Orleans, fares typically range from $301–$425, with a median of $374. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and approximately 30% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to New Orleans? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $207. Following closely are March, with a median of $211, and January, with median fares around $234.

Most itineraries for flights from Nashville to New Orleans connect at least once, with only 20% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How long is the flight from Nashville to New Orleans? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 6h 41m. For direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans, the median flight time is 1h 35m.

The route from Nashville to New Orleans covers a distance of 759 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to New Orleans

Regular price: $202 - $333

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

Regular prices for flights from Nashville to New Orleans typically range from $202 to $333. The current lowest deal is $218 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 24.

now $218

Low $202

High $333

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 $209. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $620. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $209

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $620

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to New Orleans

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$410

$351

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$630

$352

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$344

$607

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$316

$344

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$270

$570

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$231

$368

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$646 → $338

48%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$630 → $328

48%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$621 → $326

47%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$621 → $328

47%

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Nashville - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nashville to New Orleans are below the typical level at $218.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $207

Historically, February, March, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 1h 35m, while connecting flights average 6h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 20% of recent fares are for direct flights; connecting options are more frequent.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 75 direct deals, more than any other airline on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Nashville to New Orleans are classified as frequent.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a convenient option for flights from Nashville to New Orleans.

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$198

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$190

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

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

💸 Flights from ~$297

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Oct 03

New Orleans, United States

45% AI deal score

$975

$839

Save $136

From BNA

Elite

Oct 05

New Orleans, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,291

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 10

New Orleans, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,347

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 06

New Orleans, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,347

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 03

New Orleans, United States

42% AI deal score

$986

$944

Save $42

From BNA

Elite

Oct 19

New Orleans, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,374

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 05

New Orleans, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,436

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 05

New Orleans, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,441

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 05

New Orleans, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,441

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 16

New Orleans, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,443

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 01

New Orleans, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,481

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Oct 06

New Orleans, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,492

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, booking flights from Nashville to New Orleans 60 or more days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, around $349. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $351. For those booking 7-13 days before departure, the average price rises significantly to $520. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked 14-27 days in advance were even higher, averaging $770.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Nashville to New Orleans is typically around $301 or less. The median price for this route has been $374. Prices can range, with 75% of observed prices falling below $425. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $301 threshold.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Nashville to New Orleans, with a median price of $207. March also presents a good value, with a median price of $211. January has shown a median price of $234. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $374.

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Nashville to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to New Orleans

Most itineraries for flights from Nashville to New Orleans connect at least once, with only 20% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

The route from Nashville to New Orleans covers a distance of 759 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to New Orleans

Regular price: $202 - $333

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

Regular prices for flights from Nashville to New Orleans typically range from $202 to $333. The current lowest deal is $218 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 24.

now $218

Low $202

High $333

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to New Orleans

February

Cheapest

Flights from $209

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $620

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to New Orleans

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$410

$351

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$630

$352

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$344

$607

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$316

$344

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$270

$570

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - New Orleans

Nashville (BNA) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$231

$368

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$646 → $338

48%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$630 → $328

48%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$621 → $326

47%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

$621 → $328

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to New Orleans

Nashville - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nashville to New Orleans are below the typical level at $218.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $207

Historically, February, March, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 35m

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 1h 35m, while connecting flights average 6h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 20% of recent fares are for direct flights; connecting options are more frequent.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 75 direct deals, more than any other airline on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Nashville to New Orleans are classified as frequent.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a convenient option for flights from Nashville to New Orleans.

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$198

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$190

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

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

💸 Flights from ~$297

New Orleans, United States

42% AI deal score

$2,492

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from Nashville to New Orleans

Today’s best flight deals from Nashville to New Orleans

Nashville to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Nashville to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to New Orleans

Direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to New Orleans

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to New Orleans

Nashville - New Orleans route insights

Current fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for prices as low as $207

Direct flights take 1h 35m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

Nashville main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

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Oct 05

Oct 10

Oct 06

Oct 03

Oct 19

Oct 05

Oct 05

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Oct 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

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

How much should a flight from Nashville to New Orleans cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Nashville to New Orleans?

What percentage of Nashville to New Orleans flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Nashville to New Orleans?

Should I set a price alert for Nashville to New Orleans flights?

Related routes

More routes from Nashville

Flights to New Orleans from other cities

Nashville to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Nashville to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to New Orleans

Direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to New Orleans

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to New Orleans

Nashville - New Orleans route insights

Current fares are below the typical level

Fly in February for prices as low as $207

Direct flights take 1h 35m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers the most direct deals

Deals appear frequently on this route

Nashville main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Oct 03

Oct 05

Oct 10

Oct 06

Oct 03

Oct 19

Oct 05

Oct 05

Oct 05

Oct 16

Oct 01

Oct 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

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

How much should a flight from Nashville to New Orleans cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Nashville to New Orleans?