Cheap flights from San Diego to Reno

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Cheapest round-trip flights $140
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Reno is currently $140
Cheapest one-way flight $76
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Reno is currently $76
Cheapest nonstop flights $217
Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 23 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Reno is currently $217
Last-minute weekend getaway $236
Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Reno is currently $236
Cheapest business class flights $387
Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 23 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Reno is currently $387
Fastest flight 1 hr 35 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Reno takes 1 hr 35 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 San Diego to Reno is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $105–220
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $160–220

Popular airlines from San Diego to Reno

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $145–465
    18 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - RNO Every day
    1146 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - RNO Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $165–470
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - RNO Every day
    109 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - RNO Every day
  • United
    from $167
    Typical price: $180–425
    304 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - RNO Every day
  • Delta
    from $233
    Typical price: $185–540
    117 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - RNO Every day
  • American
    from $213
    Typical price: $210–510
    108 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - RNO Every day
  • Frontier
    from $140
    Typical price: $155–500
    17 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - RNO Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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 3 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 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 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Reno

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Reno are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $105 to $220.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Reno recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $140. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $76.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Reno is $217, flying from May 23 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Reno is $217, flying from May 23 to May 24.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Reno is $167, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Reno is $233, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Reno is $213, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Reno is $140, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Reno starts at $140 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $76 and departs on Wed, May 13.
1 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Reno.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 18 nonstop flights and 1,146 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Reno are:
  • Alaska offers 10 nonstop flights and 109 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .
  • United offers 304 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .
  • Delta offers 117 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .
  • American offers 108 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .
  • Frontier offers 17 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Reno.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Reno recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $140. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $76.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Reno is $217, flying from May 23 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Reno is $217, flying from May 23 to May 24.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Reno is $167, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Reno is $233, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Reno is $213, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Reno is $140, flying from May 9 to May 11.
Southwest and Alaska fly direct from San Diego to Reno.
  • There are 18 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Reno per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Alaska direct flights from San Diego 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 San Diego and Reno at price $236 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
Southwest and Alaska fly direct from San Diego to Reno.
  • There are 18 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Reno per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Alaska direct flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Reno on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Reno start at $217 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24 with Alaska.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego and Reno start at $387 from Sat, May 23 to Sun, May 24 with Alaska.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Reno start at $140 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To book business class trips from San Diego 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 San Diego and Reno starts at $236 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Reno at price $236 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego 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.

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