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

RNO Airport Page →
1,789 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
DAL Dallas 5h 30m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 38m AAAYBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 40m F9NKWN → MXWN Las Vegas (LAS) to New Orleans flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 41m AAASPD → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m ACUAWN → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 5h 46m WN → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 49m AFAMDL → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to New Orleans flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 25m AFAVDL → AMDLMX Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 6h 33m UA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
SAN San Diego 6h 40m ASWN → WN San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reno to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,789 mi 4h 4m nonstop +2h ahead

RNO–MSY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DAL ~5h 30m DFW ~5h 38m LAS ~5h 40m PHX ~5h 41m DEN ~5h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
820
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
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
50%
Return
MSY → RNO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
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 – – 1
Flight time 4h 4m 2h 31m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 25% – –
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 4m 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 4m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
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 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,789 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Reno.
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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RNO to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to MSY is about 4 hours 4 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 Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF) and Oakland (OAK).