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

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Nashville to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
463 mi 1h 3m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and NEW, connecting options are available through 38 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
108
Candidates
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric BNA→NEW SDF→NEW
Distance from BNA – 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 94% –
Louisville (SDF) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Lakefront Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
463 mi / 745 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m.
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.

Facts

BNA–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance463 mi / 745 km
Flight time1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Lakefront Airport take approximately 1h 3m. The route covers 463 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, BHM, CMH, SHV, SDF, TUL, CHS, DAL, YYZ, BWI, MDW, TPA, AUS, HOU, ORD, MCO, BCT, PHL, PBI, MKE, IAD, FLL, DFW, MSP, MIA, BOS, PNE, ELH, LAS, VNY, SCF, SJD, SNA, SJC, SFO, OAK, PDX and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NEW 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.
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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 NEW

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to NEW ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 463 miles (745 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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