BNA (Nashville) to MSY (New Orleans) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 53 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.BNA → MSY
BNA (Nashville) to MSY (New Orleans)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 81% vs Spirit Airlines at 78%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 81% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 78%.
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Good to know
Departing from BNA
79% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BNA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at MSY
79% on timeWhen flights into MSY are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MSY: TSA is ~30 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.