Reno to San Diego (RNO–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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489 mi airlines 55/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 46m ago
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WN4325
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 AM
MDT
7:20 AM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3320
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 AM
MDT
7:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA7110
HA Hawaiian
E75
7:00 AM
MDT
8:42 AM
PDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3252
AS Alaska
E75
7:24 AM
MDT
9:29 AM
PDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4806
WN Southwest
73H
9:35 AM
MDT
11:10 AM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4532
WN Southwest
B38M
11:00 AM
MDT
12:35 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1389
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
MDT
12:40 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN643
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
MDT
12:45 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2311
AS Alaska
E75
1:01 PM
MDT
2:38 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4027
WN Southwest
73H
4:00 PM
MDT
5:35 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4588
WN Southwest
73H
4:22 PM
MDT
5:52 PM
PDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1897
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
PDT T1
10:25 AM
MDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA6423
HA Hawaiian
E75
9:29 AM
PDT T2
11:20 AM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2090
AS Alaska
E75
9:29 AM
PDT T2
11:20 AM
MDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2958
WN Southwest
73H
10:11 AM
PDT T1
11:45 AM
MDT
0h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2969
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
PDT T1
4:35 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1546
WN Southwest
B38M
3:30 PM
PDT T1
5:10 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1491
WN Southwest
7S7
4:30 PM
PDT T1
6:10 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2780
WN Southwest
737
4:30 PM
PDT T1
6:10 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3195
WN Southwest
73H
8:35 PM
PDT T1
10:15 PM
MDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3253
AS Alaska
E75
9:27 PM
PDT T2
11:23 PM+1
MDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3892
WN Southwest
7S7
11:23 PM
PDT T1
12:46 AM+1
MDT
0h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Reno to San Diego
3 carriers, 55 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 55 Flights/wk 489 mi 1h 30m nonstop -1h behind 35 1-stop hubs

RNO–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 489 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RNO–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 35 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h30-2h30 100%
AS Alaska Airlines 14 E75 1h37-2h05 100% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 6 E75 1h42 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, HA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (41 flights/wk, 75%)
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RNO to SAN direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
55
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,023
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RNO → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → RNO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RNO delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Reno

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric RNO→SAN SMF→SAN STS→SAN
Distance from RNO 112 mi 177 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3 6
Weekly flights 55 183 40
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 27m 1h 40m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RNO with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Diego is 1 hour behind Reno.
RNO: MDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
489 mi / 787 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 2h 30m.

RNO–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance489 mi / 787 km
Flight time1h 30m to 2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights55 out / 50 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RNO to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Reno Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 2h 30m. The route covers 489 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 55 nonstop flights per week from RNO to SAN. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, MRY, SNA, VNY, SCF, GJT, BFI, YLW, JAC, HDN, FCA, COS, PVR, MSP, MKE, MDW, APF, PGD, PDX, LAX, SLC, PHX, SEA, SFO, LAS, ORD, DAL, DFW, DEN, SJC, AUS, ATL, FLL, IAH and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 1 hour behind Reno.
Yes, return flights from SAN to RNO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, STS and OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RNO to SAN

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RNO to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to SAN ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 489 miles (787 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).