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 Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 472 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 55 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h34-1h45 | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 1 | E90 | 1h19 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Nashville
| 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% | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: EDT · MSY: EDT
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 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).