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$81+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Reno (SJC - 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — RNO
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Reno

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Reno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Reno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/317:30 amSJC - RNO
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Sat 1/311:45 amRNO - SJC
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$535
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/306:52 pmSJC - RNO
1 stop4h 15mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/97:45 amRNO - SJC
1 stop4h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/25$547
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/306:15 amSJC - RNO
1 stop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/107:45 amRNO - SJC
1 stop4h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/25$556
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/306:52 pmSJC - RNO
1 stop4h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/117:45 amRNO - SJC
1 stop4h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/25$597
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/306:15 amSJC - RNO
1 stop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/56:33 amRNO - SJC
1 stop4h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/26$634
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Tue 12/308:10 amSJC - RNO
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Sun 1/410:15 amRNO - SJC
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/25$653
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Wed 12/319:55 amSJC - RNO
2 stops6h 00mSouthwest
Fri 1/26:40 pmRNO - SJC
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/25$658
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/2911:50 amSJC - RNO
2 stops5h 00mSouthwest
Thu 1/13:10 pmRNO - SJC
2 stops4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/25$659

Find flight deals from San Jose to Reno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$464

Good round-trip deal

$424 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Reno that are best for you.

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San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Sat 1/17

12:45 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Reno

Tue 1/20

4:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$185

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Tue 1/27

5:45 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Reno

Sat 1/31

7:45 am-12:09 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$194

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Tue 1/20

4:10 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Reno

Thu 1/22

6:50 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 10m

$195

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Wed 1/21

7:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Reno

Wed 1/28

10:55 am-6:30 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$200

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Sat 2/21

2:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Reno

Sat 2/28

5:30 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$203

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Sat 1/24

12:45 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Reno

Sat 1/31

9:05 am-6:15 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$208

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Sat 1/24

5:45 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Reno

Mon 1/26

7:45 am-12:09 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$211

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Mon 1/26

5:45 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Reno

Thu 1/29

7:45 am-12:09 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$212

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Mon 2/23

7:14 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Reno

Thu 2/26

7:30 am-12:08 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$212

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Thu 1/22

2:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Reno

Thu 1/29

10:55 am-6:30 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$218

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Deals found on 12/27

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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 San Jose to Reno in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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 San Jose, California-Reno flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Reno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Reno flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Reno flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Jose, California-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 San Jose to Reno

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Reno?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Reno (average of $86). Flying from San Jose, California to Reno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 SJC to RNO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 December 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose, California to Reno in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 78% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and Spirit Airlines from San Jose 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,210 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Jose to Reno?

    If you book a flight from San Jose to Reno, you will be flying from San Jose to Reno. Flights to Reno (RNO) from San Jose (SJC) take 1h 05m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from San Jose to Reno per day from 2 airlines.

  • How popular is this San Jose, California to Reno flight route?

    This flight path from San Jose to Reno was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Reno?

    Southwest and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Jose, California to Reno in just under 1h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 59m. The distance between San Jose, California and Reno is about 188 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Reno, with prices starting at $91. Another option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $137 round trip. Spirit Airlines is priced at 67% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Reno?

    On average you can expect to pay $535 for a flight from San Jose, California to Reno. The cheapest flight overall is $378 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Reno) is currently priced at $175.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Reno?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Reno (average of $86). Flying from San Jose, California to Reno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 Jose to Reno

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$91Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$134Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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