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Cheapest round-trip
$199
Typical prices: $282-$407
United Airlines
Tue 8/18Sat 8/22
PDX - RNO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
Typical prices: $247-$367
Alaska Airlines
Fri 8/21Thu 9/17
PDX - RNO • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $166 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Reno (PDX-RNO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland to Reno 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 Portland to Reno

Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:18 pm
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RNO
6h 18m
1 stop
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4:20 pm - 10:45 pm
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6h 25m
1 stop
$199United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 3
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11:20 am - 6:10 pm
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RNO
6h 50m
2 stops
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4:15 pm - 11:15 pm
RNO
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PDX
7h 00m
1 stop
$204Southwest
Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
11:20 am - 6:10 pm
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RNO
6h 50m
2 stops
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3:25 pm - 10:20 pm
RNO
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PDX
6h 55m
2 stops
$209Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 8:55 pm
PDX
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RNO
8h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:15 am - 9:45 pm
RNO
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PDX
12h 30m
2 stops
$210Southwest
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:29 am
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RNO
3h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:11 am
RNO
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PDX
4h 11m
1 stop
$213United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:36 am
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RNO
4h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 10:45 pm
RNO
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PDX
6h 25m
1 stop
$214United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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RNO
6h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 10:10 pm
RNO
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PDX
4h 55m
1 stop
$217Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 5:49 pm
PDX
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RNO
6h 34m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:11 am
RNO
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PDX
4h 11m
1 stop
$218United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 1:20 pm
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RNO
6h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 10:10 pm
RNO
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PDX
4h 55m
1 stop
$222Southwest
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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3:25 pm - 10:40 pm
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RNO
7h 15m
1 stop
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3:55 pm - 10:10 pm
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PDX
6h 15m
2 stops
$223Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Reno flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Reno?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Portland to Reno departing in August.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Reno on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Portland to Reno. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Reno?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Reno, 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 Portland to Reno is January, where tickets cost $227 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $392 and $392 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Portland to Reno?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $332 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Reno, 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 Portland to Reno, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Portland to Reno

 
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Gabriel Leigh

Expert on PDX

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Low season

June

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$100
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Portland to Reno

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Reno 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 Portland to Reno

  • What flight possibilities can I choose from between Portland and Reno?

    It is possible to find several daily non-stop flights between Portland and Reno. A few different companies are usually responsible for servicing these, including Alaska Airlines. You may also find flights that require a layover, which usually happens in San Francisco. Companies that operate these include United Airlines.

  • What are my transportation options for going from downtown Portland to Portland International Airport?

    The quickest way to get from downtown Portland to Portland International Airport is by driving, as it will take you only around 15 to 20 minutes unless there is extra traffic. Public transportation, such as bus line 8 and the MAX Red Line tram, will bring you to your destination in around 1 hour.

  • How can I travel from Reno -Tahoe International Airport to the city center?

    Driving from Reno -Tahoe International Airport to the city center will typically be a 10 to 15-minute journey. Otherwise, there is public transportation including bus line 12. The bus will bring you to the heart of Reno in around 1 hour and 10 minutes.

  • Do I have the option of renting a car directly from Reno -Tahoe International Airport once my flight has landed?

    There is a rental car center at Reno -Tahoe International Airport that can be found in the baggage claim area. Some of the companies that have desks in this on-site center include Alamo, Dollar, and National. These agencies store their cars directly at the airport, making it easy for you to walk to your vehicle in the designated parking area once your flight has touched down at Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Reno?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Reno was $100 for a one-way ticket and $199 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Portland to Reno. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    On your way to Reno, you’ll fly out from Portland. You’ll be landing at Reno.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to Reno?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Reno flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to Reno?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Reno flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Reno?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Portland to Reno?

    There are nonstop flights from Portland to Reno on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Reno, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Reno are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $351 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $299 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Portland to Reno.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reno from Portland 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 Portland to Reno?

    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 Reno with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and RNO 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 Portland to Reno?

    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 Reno from Portland 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 Portland to Reno

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $332 or less round-trip.
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) is considered to be a major hub for a few different airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and SkyWest Airlines. You will find that many of the flights that depart from this airport are serviced by one of these airlines.
  • When traveling with a dog, keep in mind that Reno -Tahoe International Airport (RNO) has a dog park, known as the gate K-9 Bark Park. It can be found just north of baggage claim and you can find it by following the sidewalk paw prints from exit door D.
  • A convenient way to kill any extra time you have before boarding your flight at Portland International Airport is by heading to one of the many lounges that are available for passengers. There is the Alaska Lounge on concourse C, as well as the United Club on concourse E. There is also the Delta Sky Club on concourse D.
  • If you need to make a phone call once you have arrived at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, you can do so for free at courtesy phones that are on the first floor of the main terminal building. There are also courtesy phones that can be found in any of the Productivity Centers located throughout the airport.
  • Get rid of any pre-travel stress by enjoying a treatment at the Dragontree Spa on concourse C of Portland International Airport. Some of the services that you can choose from include a holistic foot, chair, or full-body massage.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Portland to Reno

 
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Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

4.0 OkaySteven, Jun 2026
ONT - LAS
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Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was really nice! I appreciate the gate attendant allowing families with small children to board early on in the process… that was very helpful! The internet service didn’t work with the app I was trying to use even though I paid the $8… other than that it was great! Oh and I should’ve asked for the whole cranberry cocktail can. That cup was about 2 sips…

I liked the boarding process with our loading group and numbers. I disliked that I couldn't guarantee our seats together. I didn't like that the Internet costs $8/ flight, but did love all the inflight options available through their app. I disliked no charging station at my seat for a 3+ hour flight.

Same comment as before. Bad hit damaged in transport. It lost a wheel. Other than that, everything was good!

Any type of entertainment option would be nice. Would like power options for charging devices

Great! Although the flight was about 40 minutes delayed, the crew did a good job getting everything boarded quickly and efficiently.

Plane was a little better as it was not a sold out plane so it was slightly better to sit in the seats but they are making the seats smaller and smaller

I upgraded to a better seat and it was much more comfortable. Nobody serves food anymore and actually on a 2+ hr flight not necessary. I didn’t even get water.

Flight got delayed like 5 times, then they put and ada passenger in the back of the plane.

Considering my flight to Portland was in a broken chair that I had paid extra for, this one was great. So yeah, wonderful.

Arrived in Seattle to find our non stop flight was canceled and that we were rebooked to depart 16 hrs later. We stood in customer relation line for well over an hour and a half to find out what to do with our frozen fish that was checked bags and to get to our destination in a more timely fashion. There were only 2 Alaska reps working trying to help at least 2 cancelled flights that we know about. At one point a 3 rd rep showed up and shortly after one rep left stating she was going on break. There were atleast 50 people still in line. Finally We were rerouted through a different airport adding another stop the next day and given flight confirmation but no seat assignment stating ticket vouchers needed to be attached. We were then told to go to Alaska air luggage to request our fish be put in the freezer. The supervisor at baggage told us the freezer was full and that there was nothing he could do about it. Luckily he walked off and the ladies at the counter made sure our fish was put in the freezer. The following morning we had to be back to baggage to make sure our fish was tagged appropriately to get to our destination on a separate flight. . Both of our return flights we had to take we had to stand in line for the ticket people to try to find our ticket vouchers to attach to the boarding passes we were given. Al together our return took 31 hrs instead of the 12 hrs scheduled.

Our original fluffy was cancelled. Our substitute flight didn't fly. We lost out on our hotel and car rental. Had to fly out the next morning. Alaska didn't give us any meaningful information. The first flight was scheduled to leave at 4pm and the substitute flight at 9pm. We left the airport at midnight for a hotel. No weather. Beyond disappointed.

I wouldn’t fly with Alaska again if you paid me.

unfortunately had mechanical issues and had to switch planes. the obnoxious drunk guy in the furthest back seat could have been quieter and not dropped so many f bombs.

Love how smooth Alaska operates in Portland. The bag check was super smooth and my bag was on the carousel before I even got there!

Boarding was slow the crew was rude and not friendly I was very disappointed I had heard great things about Alaskan air but it was mediocre at best

Not fond of smaller planes ( no737 avail ) Weather was some what of a factor (Bumpy)

They we able to seat my companion and I next to each other. Plane’s temperature was very cool. Willl be more prepared on return trip.

Plenty of overhead compartment room. The seat choice option is horrendous as best.

Flight delays - issues with delays waiting for a gate in Denver

I booked through Hawaiian which was supposed to have merged with Alaskan but offered free checked bags and said there would be seat selection at the airport. This was not honored by Alaskan Airlines and they even went out of their way to say “we are not Hawaiian and Hawaiian cannot pick seats on our airline ”. They told us that we could not change seats and that all tickets booked through Hawaiian were “saver fares”. The staff was rude and said that we would be helped last after they take care of the customers that booked through Alaskan. Once we got on the flight in our middle seats they played a message that said they have merged with Hawaiian and you can book on either website which would have been funny if we were not so uncomfortable. All in all it was a terrible experience and I do not recommend that anyone fly Alaskan unless they absolutely have to.

A cold sandwich would be much better than the warm gummy croissant.

Seats were so uncomfortable. Used to southwest so this was really disappointing. No wifi made for a long5 hour flight

It’s really tough when you purchase tickets and you are unable to purchase your seats, and just get random seats when you are traveling with someone.

Having enough fuel to get to our destination seems like it should be a given when you board a plane. Not in this case, delayed hours to refuel.

Almost everything was perfecto expect for entertainment. There are not a many options.

The screen where I sat was not working and charger also poorly. Can’t enjoy entertainments and space of seat was narrow.

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

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.

Seats are outdated. Entertainment relies on personal device. Boarding was delayed due to inaccurate passenger tracking, resulted in late arrival at Reno.

We had a 90 minute delay due to equipment failure that was detected just before we took off. United rebooked my connecting flight.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Paid WiFi was only available for a few minutes. Avoid at all costs.

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