Direct flights from Nashville to New Orleans
27 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from BNA to MSY.
Flight time: about 1h9m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Nashville local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA594 | 7:56a | 1h7m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA120 | 8:20a | 1h6m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA594 | 8:22a | 1h8m | Wed, Fri |
| Southwest SWA594 | 8:36a | 1h10m | Tue, Thu |
| Southwest SWA594 | 8:46a | 1h10m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA595 | 1:01p | 1h9m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA595 | 1:05p | 1h12m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA595 | 2:23p | 1h32m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA595 | 2:44p | 1h15m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA595 | 4:08p | 1h9m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4475 | 5:20p | 1h6m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3869 | 5:57p | 1h13m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3869 | 6:10p | 1h6m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4475 | 8:37p | 1h9m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA597 | 8:43p | 1h8m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4475 | 8:54p | 1h6m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4475 | 9:07p | 1h6m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4475 | 9:25p | 1h5m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA597 | 9:48p | 1h8m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA597 | 11:06p | 1h10m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA597 | 11:21p | 1h10m | Mon, Tue, Fri |
| Southwest SWA597 | 11:48p | 1h5m | Thu |
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Nonstop from Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans (MSY)
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has 27 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of BNA and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Nashville to New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 1h9m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to New Orleans?
Driving from Nashville to New Orleans takes about 7h 41m, covering roughly 532 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h9m.