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$185+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — RNO
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Reno are usually found in May or August, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to Reno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) 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 September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$322
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$535
From San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Reno
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Cheapest flights from San José to Reno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Reno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/238:37 amSJO - RNO
1 stop26h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/110:40 amRNO - SJO
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Wed 12/101:30 amSJO - RNO
1 stop11h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/78:05 pmRNO - SJO
2 stops23h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/18$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:44 amSJO - RNO
1 stop29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/72:57 pmRNO - SJO
1 stop21h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$336
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/3112:55 amSJO - RNO
1 stop11h 08mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/77:43 pmRNO - SJO
1 stop26h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/17$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:59 pmSJO - RNO
1 stop24h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/152:57 pmRNO - SJO
2 stops19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$341
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/61:55 amSJO - RNO
2 stops23h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/152:33 pmRNO - SJO
2 stops32h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/17$348

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Reno that are best for you.

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San JoséReno

SJO - RNO

SJORNO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

8:40 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Reno

Fri 11/7

8:29 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$322

San JoséReno

SJO - RNO

SJORNO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

2:20 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Reno

Sun 3/8

6:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

$322

San JoséReno

SJO - RNO

SJORNO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/6

9:30 am-11:48 pm

1 stop16h 18m

Reno

Tue 3/10

7:20 am-7:39 pm

2 stops11h 19m

$331

San JoséReno

SJO - RNO

SJORNO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/11

7:55 am-9:32 am

2 stops26h 37m

Reno

Sat 10/18

3:55 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops19h 31m

$335

San JoséReno

SJO - RNO

SJORNO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/1

6:44 am-11:24 am

1 stop29h 40m

Reno

Fri 11/7

2:57 pm-2:36 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$336

San JoséReno

SJO - RNO

SJORNO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/27

8:37 am-7:32 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$185

San JoséReno

SJO - RNO

SJORNO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/27

1:45 pm-9:44 am

2 stops20h 59m

$194

San JoséReno

SJO - RNO

SJORNO

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/27

6:09 pm-11:44 pm

3 stops54h 35m

$277

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Deals found on 9/18

Best time to book a flight from San José to Reno

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Reno

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Reno?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Reno. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 1 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San José, San José Province to Reno. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Reno?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Reno (average of $326). Flying from San José, San José Province to Reno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 SJO to RNO?

Find hourly flight availability from San José 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 September 19, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to Reno at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José, San José Province to Reno?

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 September 19, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from San José to Reno. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San José, San José Province to Reno?

    United Airlines can get you from San José, San José Province to Reno in just under 11h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2985 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Reno round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $297, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Reno. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Reno?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José, San José Province to Reno?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Reno (average of $326). Flying from San José, San José Province to Reno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 2 airlines flying from San José to Reno

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 September 19, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$342Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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