RNO - SJO

$158 Find Cheap Flights from Reno to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Reno to San José departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Reno to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Reno to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$430
Typical prices: $659-$718
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/9Mon 4/13
RNO - SJO • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$158
Typical prices: $250-$289
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/17
RNO - SJO • 3 stops
Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $454 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 22% price drop
January
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Reno to San José (RNO-SJO)

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

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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11:35 am - 12:46 pm
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SJO
24h 11m
3 stops
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11:38 am - 7:37 pm
SJO
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RNO
32h 59m
3 stops
$430Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 15
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11:47 am - 11:15 am
RNO
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SJO
22h 28m
2 stops
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1:11 am - 6:50 pm
SJO
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RNO
18h 39m
2 stops
$453Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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11:35 am - 11:14 am
RNO
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SJO
22h 39m
2 stops
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11:38 am - 7:37 pm
SJO
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RNO
32h 59m
3 stops
$454Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, Apr 19
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12:40 pm - 12:05 am
RNO
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SJO
10h 25m
1 stop
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12:20 pm - 10:52 am
SJO
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RNO
23h 32m
2 stops
$457Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 24
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11:47 am - 11:15 am
RNO
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SJO
22h 28m
2 stops
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12:40 pm - 8:57 pm
SJO
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RNO
33h 17m
3 stops
$463Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, Apr 19
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12:40 pm - 12:05 am
RNO
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SJO
10h 25m
1 stop
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4:18 pm - 8:00 pm
SJO
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RNO
28h 42m
3 stops
$465Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 31
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12:40 pm - 12:05 am
RNO
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SJO
10h 25m
1 stop
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4:35 pm - 8:52 pm
SJO
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RNO
29h 17m
2 stops
$468Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 24
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11:47 am - 11:15 am
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SJO
22h 28m
2 stops
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9:40 am - 5:46 pm
SJO
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RNO
33h 06m
2 stops
$473Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 31
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12:40 pm - 12:05 am
RNO
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SJO
10h 25m
1 stop
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4:18 pm - 10:55 am
SJO
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RNO
19h 37m
1 stop
$476Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 16
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11:47 am - 11:15 am
RNO
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SJO
22h 28m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 10:55 am
SJO
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RNO
19h 37m
1 stop
$478Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Reno to San José flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Reno to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Reno to San José, 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 Reno to San José is October, where tickets cost $497 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $771 and $755 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Reno to San José, 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 Reno to San José, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$158
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Reno to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reno to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Reno to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Reno to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Reno to San José was $158 for a one-way ticket and $424 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Reno to San José.

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

    Reno airport is called Reno and the only airport in San José is San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Reno to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Reno to San José?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Reno to San José are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $497 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $659 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Reno to San José.

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

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

    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 San José with an airline and back to Reno with another airline. Booking your flights between Reno and SJO 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 Reno to San José?

    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 San José from Reno up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Reno to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Reno to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Reno to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11884 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
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Lester and the rest of the crew were such a joy. Also, I want to thank the pilots for getting us there on time, and safely. My first amd only choice will always be Alaska Airlines.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
SEA - EWR
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Lester and the rest of the crew were such a joy. Also, I want to thank the pilots for getting us there on time, and safely. My first amd only choice will always be Alaska Airlines.

Everything was fine. The snacks are a little on the tiny side.

Not delay for a few passengers. That was uncalled for. If idiots can't make the flight on time thats their fault. Why should I be punished for them? No more holding the plane for one or two people

The agent changed my seat and upgraded me free. The flights are ALWAYS delayed. We sat there almost an hour while the plane was held for 4 passengers. I was then unable to make my connecting flight. This is why I dont fly alaska unless there are no more flights with delta

Santa Rosa Airport is the best! Glad to have experienced it.

good, no complaints but nothing to rave about. It was fine

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

I paid for the WiFi and it didn’t work during the whole flight

The staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. The only thing I could have done without was the long layover in between flights but I was going to a less popular destination so it was understandable.

Flights were on time, easy boarding, comfort, flight was smooth.... Best travel experience I have ever had

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Both the WIFI and entertainment did not work for 2.5h

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Both of my flights arrived early and check in process was smooth

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

The smell from the bathroom kept wafting through the cabin. It made people sick.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

American has been able to implement an algorithm that makes it possible for nearly every one of my evening flights to be late. Congratulations!

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

The flight was fine, once we got underway. It was more than hour delayed

Beverage service was not good. Also just one service in 5 hr 30 min flight. No ask fir water ir anything beside one time beverage service.

Waited for oxygen tanks for 30 minutes after boarding was complete.

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