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$139+ Cheap flights from Reno (RNO) to San José (SJO)

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RNO — SJO
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reno to San José

Cheapest flights from Reno to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reno to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/93:55 pm
RNO
-
SJO
2 stops12h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 5/168:45 am
SJO
-
RNO
1 stop16h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2411:59 pm
RNO
-
SJO
2 stops18h 08m
American Airlines
Fri 5/12:22 pm
SJO
-
RNO
2 stops21h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/113:55 pm
RNO
-
SJO
1 stop14h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 5/188:45 am
SJO
-
RNO
1 stop12h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/811:59 pm
RNO
-
SJO
1 stop20h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 5/162:31 pm
SJO
-
RNO
2 stops20h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:56 pm
RNO
-
SJO
2 stops14h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 5/68:45 am
SJO
-
RNO
1 stop12h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/92:35 pm
RNO
-
SJO
2 stops19h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 5/251:59 pm
SJO
-
RNO
2 stops21h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$350
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/96:00 am
RNO
-
SJO
2 stops16h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/1612:53 am
SJO
-
RNO
2 stops45h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$374
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/132:30 pm
RNO
-
SJO
2 stops21h 09m
GOL
Tue 12/11:23 pm
SJO
-
RNO
2 stops23h 02m
GOL
Deal found 3/26$399

Find flight deals from Reno to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reno (RNO) to San José (SJO). 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 March 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$320
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$771
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reno to San José 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 March 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Reno to San José that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Sat 5/9

3:55 pm-5:30 am

2 stops12h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

8:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$320

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Fri 5/8

7:04 pm-5:30 am

1 stop9h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/17

8:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$320

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Sat 5/2

10:11 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

8:45 am-8:04 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$430

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-5:30 am

2 stops22h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-9:27 am

2 stops28h 27m

$435

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Sun 4/26

8:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/8

8:45 am-11:59 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$436

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Fri 4/10

2:53 pm-11:55 am

2 stops20h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

7:55 am-10:28 am

2 stops27h 33m

$455
Quickest round-trip

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Sat 4/11

6:42 am-7:37 pm

2 stops11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

8:45 am-8:06 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$477
Cheapest one-way

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Fri 5/8

2:12 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 03m

$139
Quickest one-way

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Fri 4/10

6:56 pm-5:30 am

1 stop9h 34m

$139

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Mon 4/13

11:59 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops18h 08m

$144

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Deals found on 3/24

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Compare providers for flights from Reno to San José

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 Reno to San José in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice 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 Reno-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Reno-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Reno-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Reno-San José 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 Reno-San José 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 Reno to San José

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reno to San José. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Reno to San José, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to San José (average of $205). Flying from Reno to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $589). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated March 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Reno to San José 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
4,332 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,125 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,493 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,509 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,332 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Reno to San José. 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 Reno to San José?

    There are many flights that can get you from Reno to San José in 15h 22m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Reno and San José is about 2985 mi.

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

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $250. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $395 and $453, respectively. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to San José (average of $205). Flying from Reno to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $589). 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 4 airlines flying from Reno to San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Reno to San José. 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 March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$250Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$395Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$453Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$503Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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