Nashville to New Orleans (BNA–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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472 mi airlines 56/wk
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WN2297
WN Southwest
738
12:03 AM
EDT
1:37 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN652
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
EDT
9:25 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2135
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN714
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2864
WN Southwest
73H
1:10 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2774
WN Southwest
738
2:20 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1035
WN Southwest
7S7
2:50 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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WN3003
WN Southwest
7M8
3:50 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN715
WN Southwest
7M8
4:00 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN3356
WN Southwest
B38M
5:40 PM
EDT
7:20 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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MX6424
MX Breeze
E90
6:05 PM
EDT
7:24 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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WN716
WN Southwest
73H
6:45 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3740
WN Southwest
7M8
7:20 PM
EDT
9:00 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2306
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1767
WN Southwest
73H
7:30 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN4518
WN Southwest
7S7
10:55 AM
EDT
12:30 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN1880
WN Southwest
737
11:00 AM
EDT
12:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN1604
WN Southwest
73H
2:00 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN291
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
EDT
6:40 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN411
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN160
WN Southwest
73H
6:50 PM
EDT
8:13 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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WN1146
WN Southwest
B38M
6:55 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2323
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 PM
EDT
8:55 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN4224
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 PM
EDT
9:40 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to New Orleans
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 472 mi 1h 19m nonstop 81 1-stop hubs

BNA–MSY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 472 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 55 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h34-1h45 100%
MX Breeze Airways 1 E90 1h19 100%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
E90 Embraer 190 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (56 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to MSY direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,962
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MSY → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric BNA→MSY SDF→MSY
Distance from BNA 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 56 1
Flight time 1h 19m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
472 mi / 759 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m to 1h 45m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

BNA–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance472 mi / 759 km
Flight time1h 19m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 56 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 1h 19m to 1h 45m. The route covers 472 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from BNA to MSY. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, GSO, MEM, CEU, ECP, FTY, GSP, MKC, APF, PBI, BCT, CGF, MKE, CLE, OPF, YUL, GRR, PVD, ASE, PLS, EGE, ORF, MBJ, SCF, BDL, TRM, SJO, APC, CUN, OAK, PNS, ATL, IAH, MIA, SAV, FLL, CVG, MDW, SAT, STL, DAL, HOU, MSP, MCO, CLT, DFW, TPA, ORD, AUS, BWI, JFK, EWR, XNA, PHL, DTW, DCA, LAS, MCI, IAD, BOS, DEN, RDU, PIT, LGA, JAX, PHX, SEA, PGD, LAX, MYR, RIC, LHR, RSW, YYZ, CHS, SFO, SAN, SLC, SHV, PDX and ADS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNA to MSY

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to MSY ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (759 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).