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$165 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 2/23. 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
$408
Overall average: $668
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/3Tue 12/16
RNO - SJO • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$165
Typical prices: $269-$335
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/23
RNO - SJO • 2 stops
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Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $461 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 19% price drop
February
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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

Wed, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 16
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12:07 pm - 3:20 pmRNO-SJO
25h 13m3 stops
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1:31 pm - 1:58 pmSJO-RNO
26h 27m3 stops
$408Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 18
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10:56 am - 12:25 pmRNO-SJO
23h 29m2 stops
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1:30 am - 11:44 pmSJO-RNO
24h 14m2 stops
$409Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 25
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6:30 am - 10:19 amRNO-SJO
25h 49m3 stops
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1:20 pm - 11:02 amSJO-RNO
23h 42m2 stops
$461Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 16
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9:23 am - 11:48 pmRNO-SJO
12h 25m1 stop
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1:30 am - 10:57 amSJO-RNO
11h 27m1 stop
$494Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 16
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9:23 am - 11:48 pmRNO-SJO
12h 25m1 stop
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1:30 am - 10:57 amSJO-RNO
11h 27m1 stop
$495Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:19 amRNO-SJO
25h 49m3 stops
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1:20 pm - 11:02 amSJO-RNO
23h 42m3 stops
$512Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 8
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 1:09 pmRNO-SJO
12h 10m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 11:59 pmSJO-RNO
11h 14m1 stop
$532American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 19
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5:40 am - 8:30 pmRNO-SJO
12h 50m2 stops
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9:00 am - 9:30 pmSJO-RNO
14h 30m2 stops
$535Southwest
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Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 8
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 1:00 pmRNO-SJO
12h 01m2 stops
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11:59 pm - 9:44 amSJO-RNO
10h 45m1 stop
$536American Airlines
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Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 7:00 pmRNO-SJO
12h 30m2 stops
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12:25 pm - 9:15 pmSJO-RNO
9h 50m1 stop
$578Southwest
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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 $503 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $762 and $689 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$194
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% 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.
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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 $165 for a one-way ticket and $408 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 $707 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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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11241 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
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It was all good, no delays which was a worry. All great

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025PDX - AUS
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It was all good, no delays which was a worry. All great

If they actually let me fly. I was rerouted to United and there was no Alaska airlines reps at all. Then the lady who worked the delta counter told me to go away and figure things out myself. Horrible experience.

Pretzels are always a disappointment. Cheezits, Sun Chips, trail mix, anything else would be nice.

I wish my checked suitcase could have been checked since I arrived an hour before take off .

The staff was so kind and friendly! Boarding was efficient and communication was timely. I would seek out flying with Alaska Airlines in the future.

I recently traveled with my service animal, and before boarding, a gate agent kindly arranged for me to have an empty seat next to me to give my dog more space. However, once on board, a male crew member spoke to me in a rude and loud tone, insisting my dog stay on the floor or my lap—even after I explained what the gate agent had approved. His tone and behavior were unprofessional and made me feel uncomfortable in front of other passengers. I understand and respect airline policies, but I would appreciate if this could be reviewed to ensure better awareness and sensitivity toward passengers traveling with service animals. Thank you for your understanding.

It was a pleasant experience. Considering we paid over $3000 for first class there really wasn’t anything special about first class. All the seats looked the same and everyone got the same great customer service. The only thing that was different between first class and couch was the drinks and the meal. We wouldn’t waste that much $ on first class on that plane again.

I received the perfect seat. The cheese tray was delicious. Thank you!

The cabin crew on this team was particularly kind and excellent.

Check in went pretty well and you didn't lose my bag. After I got a drink from the drink cart they charged me for it, and at the crazy overpriced airport rates. Never had that happen before, is that an american thing? what madness.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

The person I bought the ticket for didn’t make the flight.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

Did not get any refreshments. Crew was very nice but limited. Small seats

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

Flight was delayed leaving Dallas. Arrived about 2 hours later than scheduled.

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