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$137+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Reno (RNO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RNO
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Reno are usually found in January or December, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Reno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Reno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:11 pm
ORD
-
RNO
1 stop25h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/17:28 am
RNO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$370
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/296:01 am
ORD
-
RNO
1 stop7h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/27:28 am
RNO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/57:00 am
ORD
-
RNO
1 stop9h 23m
Frontier
Sun 11/810:35 am
RNO
-
ORD
1 stop23h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$372
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/272:18 pm
ORD
-
RNO
1 stop8h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/111:40 am
RNO
-
ORD
1 stop23h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$373
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:01 am
ORD
-
RNO
1 stop7h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/267:28 am
RNO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$375
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/218:11 pm
ORD
-
RNO
1 stop16h 45m
Frontier
Sun 8/238:32 pm
RNO
-
ORD
1 stop20h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:50 pm
MDW
-
RNO
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Sun 9/68:25 am
RNO
-
MDW
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:11 pm
ORD
-
RNO
1 stop16h 45m
Frontier
Tue 9/111:51 am
RNO
-
ORD
2 stops23h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/308:30 am
ORD
-
RNO
1 stop7h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/511:51 am
RNO
-
ORD
2 stops16h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$378
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/12:18 pm
ORD
-
RNO
1 stop8h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/97:28 am
RNO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:30 pm
MDW
-
RNO
Nonstop4h 10m
Southwest
Sat 9/128:15 am
RNO
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$380
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/298:45 am
ORD
-
RNO
2 stops28h 11m
Frontier
Thu 9/38:32 pm
RNO
-
ORD
1 stop20h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$380

Find flight deals from Chicago to Reno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Reno (RNO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$370
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$513

Good round-trip deal

$438 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Reno that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Reno that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

2:18 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Reno

Wed 8/26

7:28 am-7:21 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$375

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

8:40 am-2:47 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Reno

Tue 9/22

2:20 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$413

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

12:51 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Reno

Mon 8/24

2:05 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$413

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

8:17 pm-11:36 am

1 stop17h 19m

Reno

Fri 8/28

7:28 am-7:21 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$421

ChicagoReno

MDW - RNO

MDWRNO

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/3

6:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Reno

Wed 9/9

12:25 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$423

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-7:27 pm

2 stops15h 27m

Reno

Sun 9/6

7:28 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 31m

$423
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoReno

MDW - RNO

MDWRNO

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

6:30 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Reno

Sat 9/12

11:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$426

ChicagoReno

MDW - RNO

MDWRNO

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/20

8:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Reno

Mon 8/24

8:25 pm-5:40 am

1 stop7h 15m

$428

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

5:13 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops8h 19m

Reno

Thu 11/12

7:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$433

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

2:00 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops10h 47m

Reno

Thu 8/27

7:05 am-6:19 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$433

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Reno

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Reno in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Reno flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Reno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Reno flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Reno flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Reno flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Reno

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Reno from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Reno

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Reno?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Reno (average of $343). Flying from Chicago to Reno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $519). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to RNO?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Reno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 1, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Chicago to Reno by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Reno

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Reno. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 1, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to RNO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Reno?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Reno flights typically cost between $392 and $619 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $370 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 23-Sep 1).

How often are flights from Chicago to Reno delayed?

About 32% of weekly flights between Chicago and Reno have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 164 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Reno flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Reno flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Reno?

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Reno may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reno. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Reno. Reviews last updated August 1, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Chicago to Reno by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,230 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,230 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,230 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,742 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,230 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,498 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,230 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,063 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,230 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,744 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,230 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Reno. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Reno from Chicago?

    Located just 2.7 mi from the city center, Reno is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Reno from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Reno (RNO) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Chicago from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Reno?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Reno in 8h 07m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago and Reno is about 1666 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Reno round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Reno is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $215 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $268 and $279 round-trip. Frontier is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Reno one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $92. Users have also found prices from $109 and $154 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Reno?

    On average you can expect to pay $439 for a flight from Chicago to Reno. The cheapest flight overall is $178 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Reno) is currently priced at $324.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Reno that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Reno flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Reno?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Reno.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Reno?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Reno by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Reno?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Reno (average of $343). Flying from Chicago to Reno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $519). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Reno

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Reno. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$215Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$288Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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