Cheap flights from Reno to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $154
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 23 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to San Diego is currently $154
Cheapest one-way flight $70
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 23
The cheapest one-way flight from Reno to San Diego is currently $70
Cheapest nonstop flights $209
Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Reno to San Diego is currently $209
Last-minute weekend getaway $296
American 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Reno to San Diego is currently $296
Cheapest business class flights $379
Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Reno to San Diego is currently $379
Fastest flight 1 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from Reno to San Diego takes 1 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Reno to San Diego is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $105–180
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $160–210

Popular airlines from Reno to San Diego

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $145–465
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    RNO - SAN Every day
    1151 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $209
    Typical price: $165–480
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    RNO - SAN Every day
    141 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $167
    Typical price: $175–430
    310 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $293
    Typical price: $210–510
    133 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $229
    Typical price: $185–530
    107 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SAN Every day
  • Frontier
    from $180
    Typical price: $160–540
    12 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SAN Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Reno

  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
    Reno United States 9 min 3 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 17 min 111 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 3 hr 43 min 191 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 3 hr 34 min 180 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Reno to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Reno to San Diego are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $105 to $180.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $154. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Reno to San Diego is $217, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Reno to San Diego is $209, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Reno to San Diego is $167, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest American flight from Reno to San Diego is $293, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Reno to San Diego is $229, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Reno to San Diego is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to San Diego starts at $154 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $70 and departs on Sat, May 23.
1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Reno to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Reno to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Reno to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Reno to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 18 nonstop flights and 1,151 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Reno to San Diego are:
  • Alaska offers 10 nonstop flights and 141 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 310 connecting flights per week. United flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • American offers 133 connecting flights per week. American flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 107 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Frontier offers 12 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Reno and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $154. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Reno to San Diego is $217, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Reno to San Diego is $209, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Reno to San Diego is $167, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest American flight from Reno to San Diego is $293, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Reno to San Diego is $229, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Reno to San Diego is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
Southwest and Alaska fly direct from Reno to San Diego.
  • There are 18 Southwest direct flights from Reno to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Alaska direct flights from Reno to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Reno and San Diego at price $296 is offered by American from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.
Southwest and Alaska fly direct from Reno to San Diego.
  • There are 18 Southwest direct flights from Reno to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Alaska direct flights from Reno to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Reno to San Diego on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Reno and San Diego start at $209 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1 with Alaska.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Reno to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Reno and San Diego start at $379 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1 with Alaska.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Reno and San Diego start at $154 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24.
To book business class trips from Reno to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Reno and San Diego starts at $296 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Reno and San Diego at price $296 is offered by American from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.
To find last-minute flight deals from Reno to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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