Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Reno (CHI - RNO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Reno and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$210	Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Thu, Apr 30	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Reno is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight	$109	Spirit 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Apr 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Reno is currently $109
Cheapest nonstop flights	$438	United Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 2 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Reno is currently $438
Last-minute weekend getaway	$408	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Apr 10 — Mon, Apr 13	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Reno is currently $408
Cheapest business class flights	$1,019	American 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Reno is currently $1,019

Fastest flight	4 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Reno takes 4 hr 5 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 Chicago to Reno is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–315
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $265–490

Popular airlines from Chicago to Reno

Southwest

from $419

Typical price: $305–570

2676 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - RNO Every day
United

Nonstop

from $337

Typical price: $285–540

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - RNO Every day

539 weekly connecting flights

ORD - RNO Every day
American

from $429

Typical price: $285–590

324 weekly connecting flights

ORD - RNO Every day
Delta

from $449

Typical price: $285–760

168 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - RNO Every day
Alaska

from $303

Typical price: $285–650

61 weekly connecting flights

ORD - RNO Every day
Frontier

from $226

Typical price: $205–590

39 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - RNO Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 25 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

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 18 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Reno

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Reno are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $165 to $315.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Reno recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Reno is $419, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 10.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Reno is $337, flying from May 11 to May 19.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Reno is $429, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Reno is $449, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Reno is $303, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Reno is $226, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Reno starts at $210 from Thu, Apr 23 to Thu, Apr 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $109 and departs on Sat, Apr 25.

4 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Reno.

Peak travel is midsummer (Jun–Sep), when the weather's hot, dry and sunny, but also Dec, when it's mild in the city and snowy in the nearby resorts around Lake Tahoe. The Reno Jazz Festival (Apr) includes a competition for school bands. Participants in the Great Reno Balloon Race (Sep) usually take off before dawn. Staged at Stead Field, the National Championship Air Races (Sep) also feature military air displays.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Reno.
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 Chicago to Reno 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 Chicago to Reno.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 539 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,676 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Reno are:

American offers 324 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .
Delta offers 168 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .
Alaska offers 61 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .
Frontier offers 39 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Reno.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Reno recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Reno is $419, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 10.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Reno is $337, flying from May 11 to May 19.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Reno is $429, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Reno is $449, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Reno is $303, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Reno is $226, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 27.

United flies direct from Chicago to Reno.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Reno 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 Chicago and Reno at price $408 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13.

United flies direct from Chicago to Reno.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Reno 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 Chicago to Reno on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Reno start at $438 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 11 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Reno, 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 Chicago and Reno start at $1,019 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Reno start at $210 from Thu, Apr 23 to Thu, Apr 30.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Reno, 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 Chicago and Reno starts at $408 from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Reno at price $408 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 10 to Mon, Apr 13.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Reno, 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.