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Among airlines operating Reno to San Jose flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Reno and San Jose.

Flights from Reno to San Jose usually depart from Reno (RNO) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Reno to San Jose.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $189 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $299 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Burbank Bob Hope (BUR) - 23% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 23% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 56% on the Reno to San Jose route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $198 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $447, a difference of $249. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Reno to San Jose:

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 am and lands at 11:12 am
• Latest: departs at 7:35 pm and lands at 8:42 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 07m.

A nonstop flight from Reno to San Jose takes 1h 07m, covering 188 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 $230 to $1,005. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Reno to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $114, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Burbank Bob Hope (BUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 20m, compared with 4h 40m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 6h 35m via San Diego (SAN).

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Reno to San Jose range from $211 to $339, with an average of $261 over the past 12 months. Anything below $211 counts as a good deal.