Reno to New Orleans (RNO–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,789 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 31m AAASWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 5h 32m ACKGUA → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 35m EJAF9LXJ → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 36m AABAG3 → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 5h 45m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 53m AFAMDL → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to New Orleans flights
SAN San Diego 6h 13m ASWN → WN San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 18m AFAVDL → AMDLLA Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights
BNA Nashville 6h 25m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 6h 28m WN → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reno to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,789 mi 4h 7m nonstop +2h ahead

RNO–MSY had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,789 miles in 4h 7m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RNO Routes MSY Routes RNO Live Flights MSY Live Flights RNO Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Reno flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RNO–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 91% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
PHX ~5h 31m DEN ~5h 32m LAS ~5h 35m DFW ~5h 36m DAL ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
727
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RNO → MSY
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
60%
Return
MSY → RNO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RNO delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Reno

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric RNO→MSY SMF→MSY OAK→MSY
Distance from RNO – 112 mi 181 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 4h 7m 2h 31m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 91% – –
Sacramento (SMF) to New Orleans flights · Oakland (OAK) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of RNO with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Reno.
RNO: PDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,789 mi / 2,879 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 7m gate to gate.
Facts

RNO–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,789 mi / 2,879 km
Flight time4h 7m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RNO to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 4h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 1,789 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RNO to MSY: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 7m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Reno.
Yes, return flights from MSY to RNO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMF and OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RNO to MSY

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RNO to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to MSY is about 4 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,789 miles (2,879 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF) and Oakland (OAK).