SJO - RNO

$266 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Reno

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Reno departing on 5/11. 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 San José to Reno, 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 San José to Reno, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$460
Typical prices: $390-$308
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/6Sun 5/24
SJO - RNO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$266
Overall average: $188
United Airlines
Mon 5/11
SJO - RNO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $460 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Reno. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $425 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 11h 01m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 33% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San José to Reno (SJO-RNO)

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

Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 10:05 pm
SJO
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RNO
22h 10m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:33 pm
RNO
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SJO
40h 33m
2 stops
$460Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 24
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:39 am
SJO
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RNO
22h 14m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 7:15 am
RNO
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SJO
9h 56m
1 stop
$472United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 5:36 pm
SJO
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RNO
11h 56m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 7:15 am
RNO
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SJO
16h 10m
1 stop
$481United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 9:37 pm
SJO
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RNO
15h 57m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 7:15 am
RNO
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SJO
11h 20m
1 stop
$485United Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Sun, Jun 7
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 5:59 pm
SJO
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RNO
29h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:15 am
RNO
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SJO
22h 15m
1 stop
$493United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 5:38 pm
SJO
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RNO
13h 33m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:18 am - 11:15 pm
RNO
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SJO
11h 57m
2 stops
$499Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 5:38 pm
SJO
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RNO
13h 33m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:18 am - 11:40 pm
RNO
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SJO
12h 22m
2 stops
$500Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 5:59 pm
SJO
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RNO
10h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 7:15 am
RNO
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SJO
16h 10m
1 stop
$502United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:59 pm
SJO
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RNO
12h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:39 pm
RNO
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SJO
15h 39m
2 stops
$506United Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 8:04 pm
SJO
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RNO
12h 19m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 7:15 am
RNO
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SJO
11h 20m
1 stop
$523United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Reno flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Reno, 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 San José to Reno is May, where tickets cost $312 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $759 and $614 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$266
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San José to Reno

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Reno 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 San José to Reno

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Reno was $266 for a one-way ticket and $460 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    On your way to Reno, you’ll fly out from San José Juan Santamaria Intl. You’ll be landing at Reno.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Reno are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $394 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $801 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 San José to Reno.

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

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

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

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

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San José to Reno

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Reno. 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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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9548 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
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Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

6.0 GoodLawrence, Apr 2026
SFO - IAH
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Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Food and drink service was very low quality. The flight attendants in business class must have been short some staff. Service was sluggish and not much English was spoken

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

The boarding process was straightforward. One pertinent observation regarding all boarding procedures is that if an individual requires assistance or possesses a special status and is part of preboarding, it is advisable to limit the number of passengers who can preboard with them, rather than the entire, sometimes large, companion groups. The seats are uncomfortable, and the entertainment options are significantly inferior compared to other airlines. During the snack service, I requested an additional bag of snacks, but my request was denied. Initially, the flight attendant agreed to my request.becoming a strange accurate moment. The flight duration was four hours.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

Food was awful. TV didn’t work for long haul flight and my husband needed credit. Staff was nice and did their best but overall conditions were very uncomfortable.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

I didn't go from Reno to Phoenix I ended up going from Reno to Dallas to Tucson because my flight rebooked because my Amtrak was late I tried notifying you guys I also don't know what you ask me about my flight because you guys didn't book my flight

A chaotic and uncomfortable experience from start to finish. The boarding process was a disaster; despite group numbers, it was a free-for-all that the staff failed to manage (especially after group 5). Once on board, the "entertainment" was non-existent. There are no seatback screens, and the mobile app selection is incredibly thin. The hardware is severely dated. My seat had zero cushioning left—it felt like sitting on a hard board for the entire flight—and the legroom was cramped. To make matters worse, the bathroom was repulsive, with toilet paper, soiled paper towels and liquid/pee all over the floor. When I did interact with the crew, they provided the absolute bare minimum and made me feel like an inconvenience for asking for anything. Avoid this flight if you can.

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Bag drop was very disorganized in Miami. All main cabin passengers were shunted to just a few lanes and they had an equal number of lanes for first class passengers but there was nobody on those lines. They did nothing to bring the main cab and passengers over to the open lines and they just had employees standing there and doing nothing

there are no options s for snack besides cookies would ve nice to have a salty option n

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Human interaction. Thought there would be more service-even a smile would have been nice.

It was canceled at the last minute. While I was literally at the airport. Messed my entire trip up.

Seat was VERY uncomfortable. Flight was delayed and then boarded slowly. The crew was super helpful with boarding and supporting maximizing the luggage in the overhead.

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