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$89+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — RNO
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
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 April 1, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/277:50 am
SJC
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 05m
Southwest
Mon 5/47:00 pm
RNO
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1310:29 am
SJC
-
RNO
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Thu 4/162:44 pm
RNO
-
SJC
1 stop4h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$180
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2810:00 am
SJC
-
RNO
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Tue 5/55:40 am
RNO
-
SJC
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/256:15 am
SJC
-
RNO
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/276:55 pm
RNO
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/29$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/164:20 pm
SJC
-
RNO
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Sat 5/233:20 pm
RNO
-
SJC
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 4/276:43 am
SJC
-
RNO
1 stop4h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/287:25 am
RNO
-
SJC
1 stop4h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/106:30 pm
SJC
-
RNO
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Tue 5/126:25 pm
RNO
-
SJC
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/105:25 pm
SJC
-
RNO
2 stops5h 50m
Southwest
Thu 5/147:00 pm
RNO
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:50 am
SJC
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 05m
Southwest
Fri 4/246:55 pm
RNO
-
SJC
Nonstop1h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/30$248

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 April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$273

Good round-trip deal

$179 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Reno that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Wed 5/13

4:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Reno

Thu 5/14

7:00 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$177

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Sat 4/25

2:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Reno

Mon 4/27

6:55 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$187

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Mon 4/27

6:43 am-11:34 am

1 stop4h 51m

Reno

Tue 4/28

7:25 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$227

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Thu 6/4

9:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Reno

Sat 6/6

6:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$238

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Sat 6/6

3:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Reno

Tue 6/9

5:50 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$248

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Sat 5/16

7:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Reno

Sat 5/23

12:25 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$253

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Sun 5/3

5:25 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops5h 50m

Reno

Tue 5/5

5:40 am-1:45 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$279
Quickest round-trip

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Fri 6/5

9:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Reno

Sun 6/7

7:50 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$299

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Sat 7/11

6:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Reno

Sat 7/18

10:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$304
Cheapest one-way

San JoseReno

SJC - RNO

SJCRNO

San Jose

Wed 4/29

6:40 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$94

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to Reno in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 San Jose, California-Reno flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Reno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Reno (average of $88). Flying from San Jose, California to Reno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 April 1, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose, California to Reno as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California 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 April 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and United 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
4,336 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
4,336 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,529 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,336 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.

  • 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 4h 51m. Your travel time can differ by up to 54m. 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 Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Reno, with prices starting at $125. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $239 round trip. Southwest is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose, California to Reno one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $48. Frontier flights start at $100 while deals on United Airlines start at $174 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $230 for a flight from San Jose, California to Reno. The cheapest flight overall is $89 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Reno) is currently priced at $177.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Reno (average of $88). Flying from San Jose, California to Reno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $192). 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$125Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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