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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Portland to Reno flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Portland and Reno.

Flights from Portland to Reno usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Reno (RNO).

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

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Portland to Reno:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $166 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $307 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $80–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

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

• San Francisco (SFO) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• San Jose (SJC) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Portland to Reno route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $287 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $372, a difference of $85. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Portland to Reno flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

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 Portland to Reno:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:32 am
• Latest: departs at 7:36 pm and lands at 9:08 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 73% above the route average of $309. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Portland to Reno takes 1h 32m, covering 444 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 $200 to $904. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Portland to Reno are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Jose (SJC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 34m, compared with 4h 24m via San Francisco (SFO) and 4h 36m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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 Portland to Reno range from $223 to $443, with an average of $309 over the past 12 months. Anything below $223 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Portland to Reno route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.