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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

Wed, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 4
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 1:50 pmSJC-RNO
5h 50m1 stop
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7:00 pm - 8:05 pmRNO-SJC
1h 05mnonstop
$107Southwest
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Wed, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 4
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 8:00 pmSJC-RNO
5h 25m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 8:05 pmRNO-SJC
1h 05mnonstop
$112Southwest
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Mon, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:01 amSJC-RNO
5h 01m1 stop
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6:25 am - 3:46 pmRNO-SJC
9h 21m1 stop
$113Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 10:00 pmSJC-RNO
7h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 9:15 pmRNO-SJC
3h 45m1 stop
$117Southwest
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Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 14
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:50 pmSJC-RNO
7h 20m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:56 am - 10:58 pmRNO-SJC
11h 02m1 stop
$119Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 8:00 pmSJC-RNO
5h 25m2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 9:05 pmRNO-SJC
5h 10m1 stop
$122Southwest
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Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 14
Frontier Logo
2:12 pm - 6:23 pmSJC-RNO
4h 11m1 stop
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12:43 pm - 6:04 pmRNO-SJC
5h 21m1 stop
$178Frontier
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 17
Frontier Logo
12:18 pm - 11:03 amSJC-RNO
22h 45m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:43 pm - 1:17 pmRNO-SJC
24h 34m1 stop
$225Frontier
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Tue, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:37 amSJC-RNO
5h 22m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 2:11 pmRNO-SJC
18h 31m1 stop
$231Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:37 amSJC-RNO
5h 22m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:16 am - 7:00 pmRNO-SJC
9h 44m2 stops
$236Alaska Airlines
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SJC

SJC offers quick security checks with generally smoother and faster processing than larger airports, making it ideal for short flights like SJC to RNO.

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RNO's free Wi-Fi is easy to connect to and reasonably fast, perfect for quick access upon arrival from SJC.

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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.

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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 Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, 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 $141 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $319 and $314 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $259, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% 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 $49 for a one-way ticket and $107 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 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to Reno flight route.

  • 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, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Reno are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $289 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $623 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $139 or less one-way and $204 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Jose to Reno?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Jose to Reno.
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Direct departures

San Jose to Reno

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Sunday

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

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
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Departing flight to San Diego was delayed. Return flight from SD to SBP was delayed. Not terrible but not ideal

4.0 OkaySean, Jul 2025SBP - SAN
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Departing flight to San Diego was delayed. Return flight from SD to SBP was delayed. Not terrible but not ideal

My email notifications were silenced, so I didn't get word that the departing flight had changed gates. It wasn't until I noticed that few people had gathered for the flight that I checked the airport schedule board, 20 minutes before boarding. I then told several people at the old gate of the change. If I was to receive a text I would have been notified of the change earlier, Or to hear an announcement over the airport intercom.

delayed flight 3 hours, then took 45 min to get to gate and another 10 min to open door

Our original fluffy was cancelled. Our substitute flight didn't fly. We lost out on our hotel and car rental. Had to fly out the next morning. Alaska didn't give us any meaningful information. The first flight was scheduled to leave at 4pm and the substitute flight at 9pm. We left the airport at midnight for a hotel. No weather. Beyond disappointed.

seats good, foot space comfortable not good, waiting on tormack at Las Vegas

Great crew, smooth flight and landing. Wish they would offer Dr. Pepper and a choice of flavors of pretzels.

OK for the price paid but nothing as far as value.

Wish I got An email stating that I needed to check in at hawaiian even if I made my ticket thru alaska. I had to walk to terminal A from Terminal B.

These questions are hard to answer. It was not until I checked in that I learned my flight was going to Seattle for a connection and not Portland. I did not get notified, or asked, about this change by Alaska or Kayak. Thankfully I made this flight; but missed the connecting flight and it took me much longer to get home. A service representative for Alaska says this happens frequently with third party companies, like Kayak. Please please figure that out.

No non-alcoholic drinks available except water and small apple juice cans.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Very good. Sad to learn Southwest is going start to charge for bags

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I liked how cheap it was but both my flights were delayed heavily

It was okay delay was long but I made it

Flight was cancelled. No reason given. No apologies. Next available flight is two days later. Ruined our 4th of July plans.

I have never flown Spirit it was much better than anticipated!

Staff was very friendly. They attended to people nicely and reprimanded, in a professional way, to those who wouldn’t listen. AC wasn’t working on the flight waiting to depart in Burbank, so it was uncomfortable for a while since the flight was delayed but then better before take off.

Good on that leg. When I arrived in Detroit I had to wait over an hour for luggage.

The crew was very nice. I would like to see them offer basic refreshments just like a soda and pretzels, etc. for free.

I missed my flight because I was not informed that I had to check in 45 minutes before my flight and I was not allowed to check in any time after that. I was there at boarding time and their customer service was poor and they told me since I didn't check in 45 minutes prior, I couldn't get my boarding pass. I received an email containing my "e ticket" which I Thought was going to get me boarded.But but they said that was just an Itinerary and it was no good to help me get on the plane. I had already missed one flight earlier that afternoon and had to pay for this flight.And then when I missed it they told me it was gonna cost me another $99 to reschedule my flight

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

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