Reno to Los Angeles (RNO–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RNO–LAX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 391 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, SQ | 34 | 7M8, B38M, E75L, E7W | 1h31-1h55 | Star Alliance | AV, SQ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LA, SK, VS | 28 | E75L, E7W | 1h40-1h45 | SkyTeam | AF, LA, SK, VS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 5 | 737 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Reno
| Metric | RNO→LAX | SMF→LAX | RDD→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RNO | – | 112 mi | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 31 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 132 | 451 | 24 |
| Flight time | 1h 1m | 1h 21m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RNO: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
RNO–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RNO to LAX
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 132 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RNO to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RNO to LAX ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 391 miles (630 km). There are approximately 132 weekly flights outbound and 127 return, totaling 259 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CCR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Redding (RDD) and Concord (CCR).