Nashville to New Orleans (BNA–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNA–MSY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 472 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 131 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 30 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h35-1h40 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→MSY | HSV→MSY | CHA→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 31 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 29m | 1h 9m | – |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to MSY
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and Southwest Airlines. With 31 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 29 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (759 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 61 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
131 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Louisville (SDF).