New Orleans (MSY) to Nashville (BNA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Nashville (BNA): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 473 miles (761 km) apart. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Memphis, Atlanta and Knoxville and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MSY to BNA
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
MSY to BNA with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Bentonville (XNA)Breeze Airways, then Allegiant Air
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Allegiant Air, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Savannah (SAV)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Jacksonville (JAX)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Charleston (CHS)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
MSY to BNA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to BNA?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Nashville (BNA).
How far is New Orleans from Nashville by plane?
New Orleans (MSY) and Nashville (BNA) are 473 miles (761 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MSY to BNA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MSY to BNA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between New Orleans and Nashville?
The most direct connections are through Memphis (MEM), Atlanta (ATL), Knoxville (TYS), Louisville (SDF) and Saint Louis (STL). On 20 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.