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Cheap Flights from Reno to New Orleans (RNO-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Reno to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Reno to New Orleans

Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
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8:50 pm - 11:53 amRNO-MSY
13h 03m1 stop
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12:48 pm - 7:55 pmMSY-RNO
9h 07m1 stop
$199Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 25
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7:24 pm - 5:21 amRNO-MSY
7h 57m1 stop
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9:42 pm - 6:30 pmMSY-RNO
22h 48m1 stop
Mon, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 25
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7:24 pm - 5:21 amRNO-MSY
7h 57m1 stop
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9:42 pm - 6:30 pmMSY-RNO
22h 48m1 stop
Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
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10:06 am - 5:21 amRNO-MSY
17h 15m1 stop
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9:42 pm - 9:10 amMSY-RNO
13h 28m1 stop
$207Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 27
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7:24 pm - 5:21 amRNO-MSY
7h 57m1 stop
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9:42 pm - 11:11 pmMSY-RNO
27h 29m1 stop
Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 27
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7:24 pm - 5:21 amRNO-MSY
7h 57m1 stop
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9:42 pm - 11:11 pmMSY-RNO
27h 29m1 stop
Sat, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 5:21 amRNO-MSY
17h 15m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:42 pm - 11:11 pmMSY-RNO
27h 29m1 stop
$210Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
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7:19 pm - 5:21 amRNO-MSY
8h 02m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:11 pmMSY-RNO
19h 11m2 stops
Thu, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 24
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7:24 pm - 5:21 amRNO-MSY
7h 57m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:11 pmMSY-RNO
19h 11m2 stops
Mon, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 26
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7:24 pm - 5:21 amRNO-MSY
7h 57m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:11 pmMSY-RNO
19h 11m2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Reno to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Reno to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Reno to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Reno to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Reno, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Reno to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Reno to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Reno to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $516 and $459 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Reno to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Reno to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Reno to New Orleans, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 58% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$128
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reno to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Reno to New Orleans

  • Which airlines offer Sustainable Practices from Reno to New Orleans?

    To fly sustainably from RNO to MSY, consider flying with Alaska Airlines. The airline has put in place several sustainable strategies, including continuous replacement of their older fleet with a fuel-efficient modern fleet, sourcing of sustainable materials such as cabin amenities and suitable packaging, use of electric ground service equipment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, use of sustainable aviation fuels, implementation of recycling and waste reduction programs such as reducing single-plastic use among its passengers and employees, and introduction of carbon offsetting programs.

  • What are some layover cities for flights from Reno to New Orleans?

    Flights from RNO to MSY include a layover en route. Some of the common layover airports for these flights include Phoenix (PHX) by American, Seattle (SEA) by Alaska, Dallas (DFW) and American, Denver (DEN) by United, Austin (AUS) American, Houston (IAH) by United, San Francisco (SFO) by United, and Chicago (ORD) by United.

  • Which airlines offer business class seats from Reno to New Orleans?

    American Airlines offers exceptional business-class services and amenities for passengers flying from RNO to MSY. You can enjoy expedited check-in and pre-boarding for a seamless journey. The airline offers a casual dining experience, including a premium wine selection. You also want a cozy rest during your long-haul flight since they provide these passengers with blankets, plush pillows, and amenity kits with earplugs and sleep masks.

  • Which airlines offer family-friendly services from Reno to New Orleans?

    Delta offers top-tier family-friendly services for those traveling with children from RNO to MSY. The airline provides in-flight entertainment with child-friendly content, keeping them engaged during the trip. You can also board the airline with your stroller and car seat at no additional cost. In addition, you have the advantage of a family seating option at no extra cost.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Reno to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Reno to New Orleans was $128 for a one-way ticket and $199 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Reno and New Orleans?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Reno to New Orleans?

    On your way to New Orleans, you’ll fly out from Reno. You’ll be landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Reno to New Orleans?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Reno to New Orleans?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Reno and New Orleans, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Reno to New Orleans, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Reno to New Orleans are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $426 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $503 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Reno to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Reno to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Reno to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Reno is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Reno to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Reno with another airline. Booking your flights between Reno and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Reno to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Reno up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Reno to New Orleans

  • If you have specific dietary requirements, consider traveling with United Airlines from Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). The airline provides vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, child-friendly, and culture- or religion-specific meals to some of its passengers.
  • JP Transit bus connects Kenner Terminal Parking Garage at MSY Airport to Tulane at LaSalle in Downtown New Orleans hourly. New Orleans RTA operating every 4 hours, connects MSY Airport to Downtown New Orleans. Greyhound USA bus links MSY Airport to Downtown New Orleans and runs once daily.
  • Alaska Airlines has the most attractive baggage allowance policy among airlines flying RNO to MSY route. It allows you to carry standard carry-on baggage on board with dimension limits of 22 x 14 x 9 inches. The bag must not weigh more than 50 lbs. You can as well have a personal item on board at no cost.
  • American allow pet owners to travel with their pets in the cabin from RNO to MSY. They only allow small dogs and cats to travel as carry-on pets at a cost. They also allow fully trained service dogs on board at no charge. For cabin travel eligibility, your pet must be secured in a 19 x 13 x 9 inches kennel. You must also limit the weight of the pet and its carrier to 20 lbs when combined.
  • United Airlines offers services and amenities specific to special needs passengers traveling from RNO to MSY. They include assistance in booking, check-in, boarding, and disembarking. They provide wheelchair services to those with reduced mobility. Furthermore, they also offer alternative communication channels that include audio announcements and closed captioning for hard-of-hearing and low-vision passengers.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Reno to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Reno to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

6.0 GoodDavid, Aug 2025MCO - DEN
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Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

As smooth as you can expect. Some issues with boarding because the previous plane took forever to deplane but overall, a good experience.

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

One of worst experienc my family have every had with this airline. I was informed my Kayak that my flight was delayed and that my family will not make it to houston for our connecting flight. I contacted Spirit customer service to get my family on a later flight due to the delay in Vagas and them not making their connecting flight. The customer rep keep telling me that the flight from vagas is on time and not delayed. She even make to go to the spirit app on my phone and show me how to look up weather or not the flight was delayed. The app showed "on time" 20 minutes later when my family arrived at the airport for their flight, they were told that the flight was delayed and she will not make her connecting flight. I call spirit airline customer support again that night and spoke to another rep who apologize for his collegue and he told me that my family will receive a credit for this, this was on Saturday I still have not received the credit or an email letting me know when I will be credited for this inconvenience. This is not good business and it need to be fixed.

Flight was cancelled. No reason given. No apologies. Next available flight is two days later. Ruined our 4th of July plans.

Flight delayed over 3 or 4 hours because no captain to fly plane. I couldn’t make a connection and had to wait 9 hours for another flight. Had to fly red eye flight. Sucks

We paid for upgrade seats (3A & 3B) the seats on front and the seats behind us got complimentary water & soda, but we got charged, had to pay for everything. Does not make any sense ?

I missed my flight because I was not informed that I had to check in 45 minutes before my flight and I was not allowed to check in any time after that. I was there at boarding time and their customer service was poor and they told me since I didn't check in 45 minutes prior, I couldn't get my boarding pass. I received an email containing my "e ticket" which I Thought was going to get me boarded.But but they said that was just an Itinerary and it was no good to help me get on the plane. I had already missed one flight earlier that afternoon and had to pay for this flight.And then when I missed it they told me it was gonna cost me another $99 to reschedule my flight

Horrible considering I didn’t go and I bought travel insurance and I didn’t receive a refund.

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

The ease of booking the flight was very good. Speaking with customer service was also good. However, the crew people are unfriendly and unwelcoming which I found this as unprofessional. As far as comfort it was mediocre. This was my first time flying Spirit and I chose them because of the flight times met my needs and my budget. However, I would be reluctant to fly on Spirit again. In addition, if the crew were more friendly and at least appeared somewhat happy and welcoming personally it would probably make the experience of flying with Spirit better.

hahaha we are delayed for one hour plus.. but thx we arrived San Diego safe

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