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$152 Find Cheap Flights from Reno to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$432
Overall average: $661
Spirit Airlines
Sun 2/22Mon 3/2
RNO - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$152
Overall average: $351
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/24
RNO - SJO • 2 stops
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Reno to San José

Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 2
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11:35 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
22h 47m2 stops
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1:31 pm - 10:40 am
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RNO
23h 09m2 stops
$432Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Mar 1
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11:35 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
22h 47m2 stops
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1:31 pm - 10:40 am
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23h 09m2 stops
$435Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 12
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11:49 am - 12:07 am
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SJO
10h 18m1 stop
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1:27 am - 11:49 pm
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RNO
48h 22m2 stops
$447Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
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11:35 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
22h 47m2 stops
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1:30 pm - 10:40 am
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RNO
23h 10m2 stops
$467Spirit Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 2
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11:35 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
22h 47m2 stops
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1:31 pm - 10:40 am
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RNO
23h 09m2 stops
$477Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 13
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11:35 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
22h 47m2 stops
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1:31 pm - 10:40 am
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RNO
23h 09m2 stops
$484Spirit Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 11:22 am
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SJO
22h 47m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:16 pm - 10:55 am
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RNO
19h 39m1 stop
$489Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
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11:35 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
22h 47m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:40 am
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RNO
23h 10m2 stops
$495Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 13
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11:35 am - 12:22 pm
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SJO
22h 47m2 stops
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1:31 pm - 10:40 am
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RNO
23h 09m2 stops
$496Spirit Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 10
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12:40 pm - 11:56 pm
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SJO
10h 16m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:16 pm - 10:55 am
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19h 39m1 stop
$498Multiple 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.

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

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

For Reno to San José, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from San José back to Reno, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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 August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $755 and $669 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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$152
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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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.
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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 $152 for a one-way ticket and $432 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 $474 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 $677 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.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11528 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
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Crew was rude and passive aggressive when i told them I didnt want to check my duffel bag. Then a crew member slammed my bag to the side when organizing the overhead compartment. The plane had worn leather seats with no infotainment. Plane landing was noticeably rough (this is the one year ive flown multiple times and out of american and delta this was the worst). The only redeeming quality is that we were noticeably earlier than we should have been.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
SEA - MCO
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Crew was rude and passive aggressive when i told them I didnt want to check my duffel bag. Then a crew member slammed my bag to the side when organizing the overhead compartment. The plane had worn leather seats with no infotainment. Plane landing was noticeably rough (this is the one year ive flown multiple times and out of american and delta this was the worst). The only redeeming quality is that we were noticeably earlier than we should have been.

The kiosk was fast. I got in and got my baggage tag right away. There was a long lines at baggaged check in But it moved fast and checked my baggage with no problem. The flight was good. The flight attendants were very helpful, friendly and always smiling.

The flights were all late and they would not refund my money

We were very late to take off, late exit plane, and luggage took a long time.

I wasn’t able to check in prior to arriving at the airport, I was told by the agent I may not get a seat on the plane as others were waiting for seats, I sat there for 2 hours before being assigned a seat, very stressful. The plane was delayed. Overall not a great travel experience for a 44 minute flight.

The seats were not very comfortable and there were no TV screens. Boarding was pretty fast because there were so few people on such a small plane and I appreciated that they still gave us our snack and drinks, however I really wish they would come up with a good gluten-free snack.

Didn’t realize we couldn’t actually get the full food menu while on-board. I saw that pre-ordering was available but didn’t realize the impact. Also didn’t know there weren’t entertainment devices on board had to bring your own device which I would’ve preferred to have clarity about ahead of time.

Boarding passes could not be received online, even after online check-in. While they appeared on the Alaska.com app, they did not transfer to inbox or messages and were not available at all on the Alaska.com app following the check-in process. There was no choice other than to get boarding passes at the airport counter.

Comfort level was below par. Food selection was non-existent. Paying $35 for 1st bag is never appreciated. I will not fly them again. I am actually trying to change my return flight.

No beverages were served on the flight to Vegas as there was turbulence. It was actually one the smoothest flights that I have ever been on. My return flight home I upgraded my seat for $87 and the crew came through the cabin and served every row except mine drinks... I was waiting for them to come back and they never did. I most likely would never fly Alaska again. It was my first time and I've had better service on Frontier... Might as well pay less for my flight and still get to purchase something to drink than pay more and get passed over.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Flight was on time. Wi-fi was a little spotty/slow. Boarding and exit were efficient.

Okay, not wonderful. Short flight. Wi-fi didn't work properly. Stuck waiting for a gate to open upon arrival for 20 or so minutes.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

Gate agent at Frankfurt was terrible. She denied PRE boarding even as it was printed on the boarding pass. Refused to look at the boarding pass and literally shouting for no reason. Frankfurt airport has horrible and rude staff who avoids trying to answer any question at all. Overall, horrible experience.

The Crew and the food was the worst I ever had in Business Class. First they told us there were no space for carry on. It was plenty of space over our 2 row seats, we had to ask to let us travel with it which was accepted. They were aware that we had to run for the connection due to the previous flight delay. Have us one hour waiting for more customers and not even offer a glass of water. Then started the service and they started to serve other passengers drinks in business and did not offer any drinks until they serve our pre ordered meal and I ask for something to drink. I had to wait until they finished to serve all passengers until Inget something. The crew was the worts I ever had for Business Class in my life.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

Not good - outbound flight was delayed and missed my connection even though I got to the gate after running through the airport - the agent would not let me on because the door was closed (flight had not left). There was no notification from United - overall experience was very disappointing. Additionally, I was downgraded from first class to coach on the alternative flight

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

I don’t know who decides what food to serve on these flights but I would be so embarrassed if I served this to anyone and call it food…

For whatever reason, the flight was not catered -we were told it would be a 45 minute delay waiting for catering - so no food. There were opened candy and peanuts in the seatback pocket. Flight landed early in DFW but due to the assigned gate not being available, we sat on the ground for 30 minutes waiting for the gate to open - making the flight actually arrive at the gate late.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

I bought wifi and most of the flight could not even use it my apps would just spin. I couldn't even listen to music. super frustrating.

delayed due to weather. Could not communicate with family since the wifi was broken

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

Flight was delayed 17 hours due to aircraft issues. American did provide hotel, transportation and meals, 3 hours past boarding time, but it took us another hour to get the vouchers.

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