Nashville to New Orleans (BNA–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 737, 738, 73H, 7S7 | 1h35-1h46 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 28 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 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 Southwest Airlines and Mexicana. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to MSY is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (759 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, William P. Hobby and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Paducah (PAH).