New Orleans (MSY) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Nashville International Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 471-mile flight takes about 1h 30m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 471 mi · 758 km
- Flight time
- 1h 30m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying MSY to BNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 26 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 171,310 | 1h 30m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo | 5,389 | 1h 35m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to BNA flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:40am and the last at 6:25pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 2915Southwest Airlines | 7:40am | 9:15am | 25 | 88% |
| WN 1146Southwest Airlines | 10:10am | 11:40am | 8 | 83% |
| WN 2407Southwest Airlines | 10:15am | 11:45am | 17 | 81% |
| WN 2408Southwest Airlines | 11:35am | 1:05pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 4145Southwest Airlines | 1:55pm | 3:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2916Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 4:30pm | 24 | 50% |
| WN 4643Southwest Airlines | 3:20pm | 4:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 947Southwest Airlines | 4:25pm | 5:55pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2919Southwest Airlines | 6:25pm | 8:00pm | 16 | 56% |
Is MSY to BNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 1,499 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (92%), those around 6pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (58%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,451 | 76% | 13 min | 0.5% |
| Spirit Airlines | 48 | 71% | 19 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 40 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 314 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 48 | 92% | |
| 10am to 11am | 245 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 81 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 108 | 72% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 132 | 60% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 119 | 61% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 105 | 72% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 58 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 103 | 55% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 62 | 55% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 37 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 113 | 14,135 | |
| September 2025 | 120 | 15,202 | |
| October 2025 | 163 | 20,678 | |
| November 2025 | 138 | 16,350 | |
| December 2025 | 126 | 13,284 | |
| January 2026 | 113 | 11,270 | |
| February 2026 | 110 | 12,275 | |
| March 2026 | 119 | 14,483 | |
| April 2026 | 120 | 14,465 | |
| May 2026 | 124 | 16,113 | |
| June 2026 | 116 | 14,571 | |
| July 2026 | 115 | 13,873 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.