HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San José

$159+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RNO — SJO
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Reno to San José with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Reno to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 December 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sat 12/276:44 pmRNO - SJO
1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:45 amSJO - RNO
1 stop15h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$676
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sat 12/278:15 pmRNO - SJO
1 stop10h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:45 amSJO - RNO
2 stops14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$681
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/275:20 amRNO - SJO
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/299:40 amSJO - RNO
1 stop16h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$786
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/286:40 pmRNO - SJO
2 stops16h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/28:45 amSJO - RNO
2 stops14h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$791
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/288:10 pmRNO - SJO
2 stops25h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/301:30 amSJO - RNO
2 stops24h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$805
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2711:59 pmRNO - SJO
2 stops12h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3012:34 amSJO - RNO
2 stops19h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$831
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:52 pmRNO - SJO
1 stop11h 13mDelta
Mon 1/58:30 amSJO - RNO
1 stop16h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/26$834
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:00 amRNO - SJO
2 stops15h 59mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/291:30 amSJO - RNO
2 stops24h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/27$885
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sat 12/279:10 amRNO - SJO
1 stop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:30 amSJO - RNO
1 stop17h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$889
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:35 pmRNO - SJO
2 stops21h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/58:45 amSJO - RNO
2 stops27h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$894
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 12/309:15 amRNO - SJO
1 stop12h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/317:50 pmSJO - RNO
2 stops42h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$901

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$400
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$159
(Priceline)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$661
Provider with most accurate pricing for Reno-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Reno-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Reno to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from Reno to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Reno to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Reno

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Sun 2/22

11:35 am-12:22 pm

2 stops22h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/2

1:31 pm-10:40 am

2 stops23h 09m

$452

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Tue 2/10

11:35 am-11:13 pm

3 stops33h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

1:31 pm-10:40 am

2 stops23h 09m

$479

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Mon 5/4

11:35 am-11:22 am

2 stops22h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

4:16 pm-10:55 am

1 stop19h 39m

$489

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Tue 5/5

6:00 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

12:55 am-7:48 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$536

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Tue 2/10

3:03 pm-1:54 pm

2 stops20h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

3:04 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$537

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Tue 5/5

6:00 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

12:53 am-9:38 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$537

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Wed 5/6

8:00 am-11:45 pm

2 stops14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

12:53 am-9:38 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$537

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Tue 5/5

6:00 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

12:53 am-9:38 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$537

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Wed 5/6

8:00 am-11:45 pm

2 stops14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

12:53 am-9:38 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$537

RenoSan José

RNO - SJO

RNOSJO

Reno

Wed 2/25

11:35 am-12:22 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$159

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/27

Showing 1-10 of 21 results
1
2
3

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Reno-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Reno with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 December 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Reno to San José, you should look to book at least 6 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 $193). Flying from Reno to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $585). 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.

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 December 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,114 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,070 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,552 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Georgana,Dec 2025

ORD - PDX

Very cordial grew. Thank you. However, crying baby issues and no ear plugs available.

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 22h 47m. Fly via Spirit 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 $394. 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 35% 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 $193). Flying from Reno to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $585). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San José?

Book flights to San José if you plan to visit one of these locations
Manuel Antonio
Alajuela
Monteverde
Jacó
Heredia
Dominical

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Reno to San José

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Las Vegas to Liberia flights
Las Vegas to San José flights
Reno to Liberia flights
Twin Falls to Liberia flights
Twin Falls to San José flights

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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$394Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$405Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$453Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$503Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.