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Each day it’s possible to find many direct flights between Los Angeles and Reno. These non-stop flights are typically serviced by companies like Delta and United Airlines. There are also quite a few flights that require layovers, and these may take place in cities like Phoenix or San Francisco. Some of the airlines that frequently service these also include American and United Airlines.

Driving is the easiest way to travel from downtown Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport, and you can plan on the journey lasting anywhere from 35 to 50 minutes depending on what traffic is like at the time. Otherwise, there is public transportation, which includes the LAX FlyAway bus. This bus will take you from Union Station to the airport in around 1 hour.

If you choose to go from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to downtown Reno by car, this trip will normally last around 10 to 15 minutes in total. For public transportation, you can use bus line 12, which will bring you to the city center in from 35 to 40 minutes.

If you would like to rent a car at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, you can do so directly from the rental car center. This center is located in the primary baggage claim area of the airport’s main terminal. Some of the different rental agencies that you will find here include Dollar, Hertz, and Thrifty. Once you have completed all of your paperwork, a rental car company employee will walk you to the garage where the agency stores their fleet.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Reno flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Reno. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Los Angeles to Reno usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Reno (RNO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Reno:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $191 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $286 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Reno most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 96% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 1% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Los Angeles to Reno route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $236 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $291, a difference of $55. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Reno route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Reno flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 14%.

Some of the most popular sights in Reno are Reno-Sparks Convention Center, National Bowling Stadium and Casino at Silver Legacy Resort. These are among the most viewed places in Reno on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Reno:

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 9:39 am
• Latest: departs at 9:59 pm and lands at 11:33 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 43% above the route average of $278. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Reno takes 1h 34m, covering 391 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $116 to $1,145. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Reno are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $87, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Reno flights are:

• American Airlines: 100% on time
• Delta: 94% on time
• United Airlines: 94% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 92% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 57m, compared with 5h 36m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 8h 50m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Reno Airport (RNO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Reno range from $200 to $380, with an average of $278 over the past 12 months. Anything below $200 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Reno flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.