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Cheapest round-trip
$133
Overall average: $477
Spirit Airlines
Wed 12/10Mon 12/15
RNO - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$82
Typical prices: $218-$256
Spirit Airlines
Tue 12/2
RNO - MSY • 1 stop
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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, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 15
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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
$133Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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2:53 pm - 8:22 amRNO-MSY
15h 29m2 stops
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6:15 am - 1:58 pmMSY-RNO
33h 43m3 stops
$263Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 28
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:14 pmRNO-MSY
6h 14m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 11:26 amMSY-RNO
6h 56m1 stop
$342Delta
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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 28
American Airlines Logo
12:48 pm - 11:04 pmRNO-MSY
8h 16m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 10:24 amMSY-RNO
7h 09m1 stop
$347American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 28
American Airlines Logo
12:48 pm - 11:04 pmRNO-MSY
8h 16m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 3:37 pmMSY-RNO
12h 22m2 stops
$352American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 11
Delta Logo
10:50 pm - 10:27 amRNO-MSY
9h 37m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:45 pm - 10:18 pmMSY-RNO
7h 33m1 stop
$388Delta
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
United Airlines Logo
9:11 am - 5:05 pmRNO-MSY
5h 54m1 stop
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9:00 am - 2:21 pmMSY-RNO
7h 21m1 stop
$394United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
United Airlines Logo
10:43 am - 10:59 pmRNO-MSY
10h 16m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 2:21 pmMSY-RNO
7h 21m1 stop
$400United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 14 - Sat, Dec 20
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 7:05 pmRNO-MSY
6h 55m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 12:20 amMSY-RNO
6h 25m1 stop
$453Southwest
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Sun, Dec 14 - Sat, Dec 20
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 11:40 pmRNO-MSY
5h 35m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 9:20 pmMSY-RNO
9h 40m2 stops
$458Southwest
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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 September, where tickets cost $332 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $803 and $503 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 65% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$82
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 73% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Reno to New Orleans

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 $82 for a one-way ticket and $133 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, Star Alliance, and oneworld 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, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Reno to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $467 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $433 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 4240 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

4.0 OkayAnnette, Oct 2025LGA - MCI
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Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

Delay in SLC jammed us up in Chicago. Got caught up in rush hour traffic

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

The flight attendant in first class was beyond rude and didn't care at all about her job. AND the gate agent was even worse than the flight attendant for rudeness. She was awful.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

The entertainment available didn’t work for anyone on the flight. Long 6 hr flight with no entertainment option and the staff didn’t know until an hour into the flight when we made sure they knew about it. They had no way to fix it.

Crew seemed a bit cranky. No seatback screens. But boarding was efficient and on time and we arrived early.

The worst landing I have ever had on a domestic flight. Thought we would lose the landing gear on landing in Newark. Then we spent 40 minutes trying to position the plane in the right place to be able to get the jet way to the plane. The plane arrived stopped. The announcer was that we were there. Everybody got up, then we were told to sit back down because they had to have us towed to a different position. We got towed and then everyone stood up and they told us we were in the wrong position to sit back down again, and then we got towed to a different position This did not happen immediately. It was 30 minutes while we wandered around a small section of the tarmac in Newark close to the gate, but apparently not close enough. Horrifying experience The CAB should be investigating that flight

Boarding was organized. Plane seats comfortable and service was attentive. Food options were good.

This was a very average flight. The seat was out of alignment so more uncomfortable than usual. The cabin felt not well maintained. But I safely got where I needed to go.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Excellent experience. Starting with the agent at the Premier bag drop who noticed I was very early for my scheduled flight and offered to rebook me on an earlier flight with my seat preference. She would not let me leave the counter until she knew that all of the changes and new boarding pass showed up on my United app. At the gate, the flight boarded quickly such that we departed early and the flight was smooth. We arrived 20 minutes early at ORD and I was able to be home in time for dinner. One of the best flights I've had.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

Flight attendants on this flight were very attentive and friendly

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

the trip to madrid was uncomfortable with my legs touching the seat in front of me

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

This was the best 2 flights I have had with American out of SGF. Great crew both flights.

We were delayed for a “couple of maintenance issues.” They were resolved rather quickly but a computer glitch caused someone in the airport to have to bring a physical copy of the paperwork so we could leave. I don’t know where they had to drive from to get to our plane but it took forever & we were 1 1/2 hrs late in leaving. The flight itself was fine.

You can plug your phone in & use their wifi to watch movies, etc, but the plane’s wifi was disconnected for most of the flight.

Absolutely horrible. Usually pay $40-$50 to check luggage in. I tried to check my suitcase in and the price is raised to $70. That's ridiculously greedy c'mon. I had to leave my suitcase with all my clothes and hygiene products and repurchase once i landed in Atlanta. You guys make it really stressful to travel. Don't even want to travel anymore.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

Delayed due to no pilot. Per FAA policy I do believe we are to be reimbursed.

The flight was flat out cancelled. Spirit no longer goes to Seattle. I had to rebook my flight. Get a refund from spirit. They also didn’t send me any notification of the cancelled flight.

Spirit rescheduled a 4:30 PM flight to 8:52 AM. That's ridiculous and borderline fraud.

The terminal crew is so rude cabin crew is extremely rude flight is very good

Flight was late, after my first leg was cancelled altogether causing me to spend $$$ with another carrier. Seating is ridiculously tight, I can't recommend spirit if I cant depend on them to get me there and back on time.

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.

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