SJC - RNO

$84 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Reno departing on 5/18. 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 Jose 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 Jose to Reno, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$177
Overall average: $273
Southwest
Fri 4/17Fri 4/24
SJC - RNO • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$177
Typical prices: $562-$637
Southwest
Mon 4/6Thu 4/9
SJC - RNO • Non-stop
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SJC offers quick security checks for short flights.
RNO's free Wi-Fi is fast and easy to connect to.
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Cheapest • Avg $255 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 48m (one-way)
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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

Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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7:50 am - 8:55 am
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1h 05mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 8:05 pm
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1h 10mnonstop
$177Southwest
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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12:05 pm - 5:35 pm
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RNO
5h 30m
2 stops
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5:40 am - 10:45 am
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5h 05m
1 stop
$182Southwest
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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7:50 am - 8:55 am
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RNO
1h 05mnonstop
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10:10 am - 4:15 pm
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6h 05m
1 stop
$187Southwest
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 18
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7:50 am - 8:55 am
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RNO
1h 05mnonstop
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5:25 am - 11:05 am
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5h 40m
2 stops
$192Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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4:25 pm - 8:45 pm
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RNO
4h 20m
1 stop
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10:05 am - 3:50 pm
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5h 45m
1 stop
$197Southwest
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 18
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5:50 pm - 11:40 pm
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5h 50m
2 stops
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11:30 am - 3:10 pm
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3h 40m
1 stop
$202Southwest
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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5:50 pm - 11:40 pm
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5h 50m
2 stops
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8:55 am - 3:05 pm
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6h 10m
2 stops
$207Southwest
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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6:40 am - 3:00 pm
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8h 20m
2 stops
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5:40 am - 1:45 pm
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8h 05m
2 stops
$227Southwest
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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7:50 am - 8:55 am
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RNO
1h 05mnonstop
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8:55 am - 3:05 pm
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SJC
6h 10m
2 stops
$232Southwest
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 18
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6:55 pm - 11:40 pm
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RNO
4h 45m
1 stop
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5:25 pm - 10:40 pm
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SJC
5h 15m
1 stop
$237Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Reno flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Reno 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 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 Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Reno, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday 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 March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $609 and $489 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 $267 on average.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to Reno

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Expert on RNO and SJC

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 85% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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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

  • 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 $84 for a one-way ticket and $177 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?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, 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 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (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, 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 $279 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 $89 or less one-way and $247 or less round-trip.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Jose to Reno

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4324 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

8.0 ExcellentNicole, Mar 2026
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

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