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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 8:00 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:40 am.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Reno:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Reno takes 1h 45m, covering 489 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.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Reno range from $212 to $390, with an average of $287 over the past 12 months. Anything below $212 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 77% above the $287 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $166 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $288 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Reno flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 17%, and night flights for 16%.

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

One-way fares from San Diego to Reno are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Reno Airport (RNO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Rent-A-Wreck

Flights from San Diego to Reno usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Reno (RNO).

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

• San Francisco (SFO) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San Diego to Reno. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $262 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $311, a difference of $49.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between San Diego and Reno. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 15m via San Francisco (SFO) and 5h 20m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Reno flights:

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

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

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 always check the fare details before booking.

If you want to refresh at San Diego Airport, showers are available in the lounges. Airspace Lounge offers shower facilities, and passengers can access them by paying at the door. The lounge is between East Security and the new bridge to Terminal 2 West near Gates 22 and 23, airside of Terminal 2. In Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO), there are no showers.

Yes. There are no designated areas where you can sleep in SAN, but you can spend a night in the landside area of the airport. There are armrest-free benches where you can lay stretched. The baggage claim area can also be a good sleeping spot since it has circular seats with no armrests. You may consider spending the night at nearby hotels. Some of the nearby hotels offer free shuttle services and include TownePlace Place Suites San Diego Airport and Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport.

In SAN, there are nursing rooms where mothers can comfortably pump or breastfeed. The rooms are well designed with outlets, artwork, and kid's seats. All nursing rooms are found in the airside at both terminals. In RNO, there is a children's play area beside McDonald's on the second floor.

RNO Airport has many hotels near the airport that you may stay at on your arrival. These hotels include The Hyatt Place Hotel, The Best Western Airport Plaza, and The Aloft. These three hotels are a walking distance of the airport terminals. There are also hotels near the airport that offer free shuttle services, including Peppermill Resort Spa, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, and Atlantis Casino Spa.