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$68 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Reno

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Cheapest round-trip
$134
Overall average: $208
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Mon 3/2Wed 3/11
SJC - RNO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$193
Typical prices: $203-$420
Southwest
Thu 3/5Thu 3/12
SJC - RNO • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $137 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • 55% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Reno (SJC-RNO)

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

Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11
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9:35 am - 10:40 am
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25h 05m
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3:44 pm - 6:07 pm
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26h 23m
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$134Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11
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8:20 pm - 1:46 pm
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17h 26m
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3:44 pm - 6:07 pm
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26h 23m
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$137Frontier
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
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9:35 am - 10:40 am
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25h 05m
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11:35 am - 5:44 pm
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6h 09m
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$139Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
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10:34 am - 7:44 pm
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9h 10m
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11:35 am - 6:07 pm
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6h 32m
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$142Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
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$145Multiple Airlines
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$153Multiple Airlines
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$154Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8
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9h 10m
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22h 44m
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$159Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
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6:39 pm - 7:46 pm
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RNO
25h 07m
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3:44 pm - 6:07 pm
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26h 23m
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$161Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
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10:34 am - 7:44 pm
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RNO
9h 10m
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3:44 pm - 6:07 pm
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26h 23m
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$164Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Reno flights

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Planning a trip from San Jose to Reno? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Jose to Reno, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Reno, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Reno is September, where tickets cost $136 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $554 and $464 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Jose to Reno?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $279 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to Reno

 
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 56% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Reno

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

  • Where are the lounges at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?

    There are two lounges at SJC. USO has one lounge, while The Club at SJC has two lounges. The USO lounge can be accessed by active US military personnel and their families, and it is landside between the two terminals. The Club at SJC is open to everyone; you only need to pay at the door to access it. The establishment has two locations, both airside and in Terminal A, around Gates A15 and A8.

  • What are the transport options from Reno-Tahoe International Airport?

    SJC is served by the Valley Transit Authority (VTA) bus route number 10, also known as the Airport Flyer. It operates between SJC and downtown, and buses depart every 15-30min. Shared-ride shuttles are also available at SJC, providing door-to-door services between the airport and surrounding locations. You'll find them on the lower level of the parking garage in Terminal A and across from baggage claim in Terminal B. Taxis are also available at the ground transportation center of both terminals, and rental cars are available from the Rental Car Center, opposite Terminal B.

  • Does Reno-Tahoe International Airport offer accessible services?

    SJC has provided ramps and elevators for barrier-free access to all parts of the airport. PRM also has reserved parking spots, fast-track services, and accessible restrooms. Aira services, braille signage, and tactile guide paths are available for low-vision passengers, while the hard of hearing get TDD telephones, visual paging services, and video phones.

  • Does Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport offer family services?

    The airport has provided private nursing rooms for mothers with infants. The nursing rooms include power outlets, and you'll find them near Gate 8 in Terminal A and near Gates 24, 26,18, and 21 in Terminal B. SJC has provided the iPal Playground for the older kids visiting the airport. The play area is in Terminal B near Gate 24.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Reno was $68 for a one-way ticket and $134 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Jose to Reno. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    When flying out of San Jose you will be using San Jose. You will be landing at Reno, also known as Reno.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Jose to Reno?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Jose to Reno flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to Reno flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Jose and Reno.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Jose to Reno?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San Jose to Reno on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Reno are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $284 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $464 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Reno.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reno from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to Reno

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $279 or less round-trip.
  • Traveling with a pet to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)? The airport has provided several pet relief areas to cater to their furry passengers. You'll find outdoor areas north of ticketing in Terminals A and B and indoor areas between Gates 16 and 17 airside.
  • Around 662 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from San Jose to Reno. You can fly more sustainably with Southwest Airlines. They offer a flight that emits 89% less carbon on this route.
  • If you have some time after your flight, head to the gaming machines at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). The airport has gaming machines at three locations: the Taphouse, both concourses, and the terminal's lobby.
  • If you have some urgent business to attend to, set up your office at the Productivity Center in RNO. The Productivity Center has workstations that are free to use, and the countertops include power outlets. There's one location landside near the lobby and two locations airside, near Gates C1 and B2.
  • If you need help with your luggage at RNO, Smarte Carte provides luggage trolleys available for rent. They rent these trolleys at the Arrivals Hall and near the check-in counters. Trolleys are available for around $5.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Jose to Reno

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

Flight was fine other than there was a gate change that I was not notified of. By chance I happened to check my phone and saw the change, otherwise, we would have missed our connecting flight.

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.

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

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

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.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

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

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

The entire experience was so surprisingly pleasant. And the blocked extra seat between us was such an amazing and nice bonus. Great experience all around and I can’t wait to fly with spirit again!

For the price of the fare, there really isn’t much to complain about.

I arrived two hours early, and at 9:20 I was still queuing for security.

No leg room. My knee was sore for a day.

Vegas is such a quick flight that amenities aren’t the important part, in my opinion. Just get me there efficiently and safely, and that’s exactly what they did!

The flight was severely delayed due to the missing flight attendants.

Spirit Airlines was ok but TRAVELHELPDESK, the 3rd party travel agent IS A JOKE! VERY RUDE CUSTOMER AGENTS ont he phone. NO HELP AT ALL. But the airlines was ok.

Flight was late, after my first leg was cancelled altogether causing me to spend $$$ with another carrier. Seating is ridiculously tight, I can't recommend spirit if I cant depend on them to get me there and back on time.

The staff was very very rude in Las Vegas when boarding the flight. When presenting the boarding ticket. Las Vegas flight, it was hot and stuffy, it smelled really bad.

Unbelievable check in horrible. Asked to print tickets at the gate after a delay

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