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Flight deals from San Jose to Reno / Tahoe

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Reno / Tahoe Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 151 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Reno.151 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Reno / Tahoe on Mon, 11 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 151 €, select.
Reno.153 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Reno / Tahoe on Mon, 4 May, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 153 €, select.
Reno.203 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 203 €, select.
Reno.212 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Reno / Tahoe on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 212 €, select.
Reno.255 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 255 €, select.
Reno.259 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 259 €, select.
Reno.264 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 264 €, select.
Reno.267 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 267 €, select.
Reno.291 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 291 €, select.
Reno.324 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Reno / Tahoe on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 324 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Reno / Tahoe

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Reno / Tahoe flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Direct flights from San Jose to Reno / Tahoe

San Jose to Reno / Tahoe: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose to Reno below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Reno / Tahoe.

Reno / Tahoe

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San Jose to Reno: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found75 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 4 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from San Jose to Reno / Tahoe: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose to Reno / Tahoe is 151 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 4 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose to Reno / Tahoe.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from San Jose to Reno / Tahoe.
As of April 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from San Jose to Reno / Tahoe.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Reno / Tahoe is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Reno / Tahoe Airport on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Reno / Tahoe but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Reno is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Reno / Tahoe is Southwest Airlines .

Travelling from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO): What you need to know

  • Put your plans into motion at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), the main airport in San Jose. Look for flights from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) that take off from this base.

  • Take a direct San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.

  • San Jose and Reno (where Reno/Tahoe International Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you arrive.

  • You can pick from 3 direct services a week between Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO). This is the most popular route, with Southwest Airlines offering a 8am departure from SJC to RNO.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from San Jose to RNO, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Take the express route from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Nonstop flights from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are available from here.

  • Southwest Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport jetting out of SJC.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines from SJC to RNO.

  • Southwest Airlines leads the way in punctuality. A dependable 92.59% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.

  • SJC is about 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • 84.69% of flights departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of SJC.

  • SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

About Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Getting from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to central Reno

  • Reno/Tahoe International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Reno. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.

  • Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

  • At the moment, 75 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 151 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from San Jose to RNO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport ticket.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from San Jose to RNO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.

  • Save money on your flight from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO). July is the busiest month to travel to Reno. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • When booking your San Jose to RNO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Reno, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport in December when temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).

More about Reno

  • Start your Reno trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from San Jose to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:

  • Your Reno trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Tahoe Meadow Trail, Boomtown Casino and Bicentennial Sculpture Park.

Explore more of the United States

  • Reno has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 306 kilometres south-west of Reno, a trip to San Francisco will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.

  • Sacramento is another standout destination in the United States and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Reno. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Jose to Reno

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