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Cheapest round-trip
$182
Typical prices: $276-$440
Frontier
Sat 8/15Wed 8/19
SNA - RNO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$558
Typical prices: $179-$560
JSX
Fri 9/4Wed 9/9
SNA - RNO • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $182 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $244 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 03m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Reno (SNA-RNO)

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

Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
Frontier Logo
7:53 pm - 12:18 pm
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RNO
16h 25m
1 stop
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11:51 am - 12:31 pm
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SNA
24h 40m
1 stop
$182Frontier
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 19
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7:53 pm - 12:18 pm
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RNO
16h 25m
1 stop
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11:51 am - 12:31 pm
RNO
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SNA
24h 40m
1 stop
$189Frontier
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 19
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7:53 pm - 12:18 pm
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RNO
16h 25m
1 stop
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11:51 am - 12:31 pm
RNO
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SNA
24h 40m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
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7:53 pm - 10:56 am
SNA
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RNO
15h 03m
1 stop
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8:32 pm - 12:31 pm
RNO
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SNA
15h 59m
1 stop
$191Frontier
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
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7:30 am - 2:23 pm
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RNO
6h 53m
1 stop
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8:47 pm - 5:35 pm
RNO
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SNA
20h 48m
1 stop
$200Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17
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4:50 pm - 9:40 am
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RNO
16h 50m
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10:35 am - 5:35 pm
RNO
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SNA
7h 00m
1 stop
$204Frontier
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
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7:53 pm - 10:56 am
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RNO
15h 03m
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8:53 am - 4:15 pm
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SNA
7h 22m
1 stop
$207Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22
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7:53 pm - 10:56 am
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RNO
15h 03m
1 stop
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11:51 am - 5:45 pm
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SNA
5h 54m
1 stop
$208Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 19
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7:30 am - 12:18 pm
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RNO
4h 48m
1 stop
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11:51 am - 12:31 pm
RNO
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SNA
24h 40m
1 stop
$214Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Thu, Aug 20
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7:53 pm - 12:18 pm
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RNO
16h 25m
1 stop
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8:32 pm - 12:31 pm
RNO
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SNA
15h 59m
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$217Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Reno flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California 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 Santa Ana, California to Reno departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Reno from Santa Ana, California usually cost between $274 and $609 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $182 on Frontier (Aug 15-Aug 19).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

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

For John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Reno back to John Wayne (Santa Ana), the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno is May, where tickets cost $184 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $439 and $402 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Reno, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Santa Ana to Reno

 
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Expert on RNO

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.

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Esther Carlstone

Expert on SNA

Esther Carlstone is a travel and food writer based in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, Tripadvisor, Insider, and more.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 42% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 41% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Reno

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno

  • What are some fun things to do at SNA?

    If you still have some time before your flight, consider visiting SNA's art gallery. The art gallery in the North Concourse across Gates 11–14 features several highly rated paintings by local artists. These paintings provide an opportunity to learn more about Santa Ana's history and culture.

  • Is RNO a pet-friendly airport?

    RNO is a pet-friendly airport with modern dog parks known as the K-9 Bark Parks. The dog parks, located in the baggage claim area and next to the Southwest airline ticketing counter, provide a nice environment for dogs to rest and relieve themselves. Both parks feature dirt collection bins, and pet owners are encouraged to clean up after their pets.

  • Does SNA have a USO military lounge?

    SNA does have a USO military lounge on Terminal B's arrivals level, across from Baggage Carousel 4. The lounge is only available to active duty members of the United States military and their immediate dependents. The lounge features an Xbox gaming system, computers, free Wi-Fi, a stocked canteen, and travel assistance.

  • Can I rent a car at RNO?

    Getting a rental car at RNO is relatively easy as the airport has car rental desks in the baggage claim area. Some of the popular car rental agencies with desks at the airport include Budget, Alamo, Dollar, Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise. Thrifty and Payless have an off-airport car rental facility accessible via a complimentary shuttle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno was $84 for a one-way ticket and $182 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Reno?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Reno are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty and will be arriving at Reno.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    The Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy 600/650 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Reno, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno, JSX or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno are JSX and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $684 and an overall rating of 9.7, JSX is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $317 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reno from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $329 or less one-way.
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the main airport serving Santa Ana and the greater Orange County. It is located about 7 miles from downtown Santa Ana and serves as a hub for Air California. In Reno, you will land at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). RNO is the primary airport serving Reno and is situated 3 miles southeast of the city center. It is a hub for Reno Air and Logistic Air.
  • Traveling mothers who need to feed or tend to their children can do so in SNA's baby care room. The room, located near Gate 12 in Terminal B, provides mothers with much-needed comfort and privacy when breastfeeding. Diaper changing stations are also available in the airport's family restrooms.
  • Suppose you need a relaxing massage, a facial, pedicure, or manicure before jetting out of SNA; you can get one at the airport XpresSpa. Be confident in getting quality services at this spa located in Terminal B near Gate 10, as highly experienced professionals man it.
  • In case you need a quiet, relaxing place to relax after landing at RNO, go to the Escape lounge. The lounge, located on the Concourse B-C connector, provides a nice, relaxing environment with excellent service from the staff. The lounge is accessible by paying at the door and includes a comfortable seating area, a TV, clean restrooms, a food bar, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
  • RNO has several courtesy phones on the 1st floor of the main terminal in the Productivity Centers. These courtesy phones allow you to make toll-free and free local calls within the city. The phones also allow you to contact assistance if you are stranded at the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Reno

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Santa Ana to Reno? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
9.7
JSXOverall score based on 14 reviews
9.5Comfort
9.8Crew
9.8Boarding
8.5Entertainment
9.0Food
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Such an elite experience .. from boarding to in-flight. And so friendly to my dog. Amazing.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
DAL - SCF
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Such an elite experience .. from boarding to in-flight. And so friendly to my dog. Amazing.

Great device on the plane The ground crew can benefit from some training

Very simple and easy experience. Makes you wonder why the rest of the industry is so complicated!

Loved the boarding process and crew. Didn’t love no Wi-Fi.

Great experience. The only thing missing is onsite parking or valet service to rental car agencies.

Stop snow from ac and don't have 20 minutes delay

Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

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

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

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

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

The 700 model seating is too tight both seat size & leg room

Same comment as before. Bad hit damaged in transport. It lost a wheel. Other than that, everything was good!

Any type of entertainment option would be nice. Would like power options for charging devices

Plane was a little better as it was not a sold out plane so it was slightly better to sit in the seats but they are making the seats smaller and smaller

Flight team was great and we even arrived ahead of plan!

First The flight got delayed because one of the crew members was late and we couldn’t board until she arrived. Then we all boarded and got held in the tarmac for another 30 min.

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

It was delayed but other than that it was great.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

At first, we were on the runway for about an hour, literally. The Captain did explain that the Control Tower just had a change shift (sounds like an unrealistic excuse) and then that we had to change a runway. A regular economy seat is made for 12 yo twiggy. I understand Delta wants to push for an upgrade, but after sitting in a Comfort seat and in First class. I would say First class is not worthy of my money. The landing was delayed because of the weather in NYC, I don't hold that against Delta, of course. The Captain did alert us to that upon takeoff in Vegas and again as we reached NY.

Flight and seats were great. Food service was average at best. The real main problem we had is that we got cheeseburgers for the kids but the plates was extremely hot. Like ridiculously hot and the stewardess never said anything. Luckily or unluckily my wife touched the plate and was able to deal with it before the kids got burned.

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

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

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Seats are outdated. Entertainment relies on personal device. Boarding was delayed due to inaccurate passenger tracking, resulted in late arrival at Reno.

Very poor the plane itself was really old, slight smell that couldn’t be named. I didn’t even get a boarding pass UNTIL AFTER clearing security! Even then, they said when I get to my connected flight I’ll get my 2nd boarding pass there! A bit ridiculous!

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Paid WiFi was only available for a few minutes. Avoid at all costs.

Mostly great. Only issue was with the WiFi. Halfway through the flight it was spotty and I was unable to work as I planned. This impacted my work products as I am traveling for business and it was an unexpected hindrance which was inconvenient. Flight here was amazing. For a 5 hour flight something more than a Biscoff would be nice but I’m just swinging at windmills I guess…

The WiFi didn’t work entire flight, couldn’t watch a movie. The recline button didn’t work

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

It was as expected for such a short flight. No complaints

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

Flights were on time. That's the main consideration since I had to change planes. The entertainment was whatever you bring with you and the food (in Economy) is non-existant. Neither of those was a surprise.

The gate crew did try to help, however they lacked the information as to whether the flight will operate or not. Being delayed 6 hours and in a limbo on whether the flight will operate or not is not fun. The airline having staffing issues is not encouraging at all.

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

I love to be able to connect my own devices to the entertainment system. It works great!

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