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

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489 mi airlines 43/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 20m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS3252+1
AS Alaska
E75
7:07 AM
PDT
9:00 AM
PDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2319
AS Alaska
E75
7:25 AM
PDT
9:05 AM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3320
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
PDT
9:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4806
WN Southwest
B38M
9:35 AM
PDT
11:10 AM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1389
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
PDT
12:45 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AS3307
AS Alaska
E75
11:40 AM
PDT
1:23 PM
PDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AS2410
AS Alaska
E75
12:14 PM
PDT
1:52 PM
PDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
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WN4027
WN Southwest
B38M
4:45 PM
PDT
6:17 PM
PDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AS3307
AS Alaska
E75
9:04 AM
PDT T2
11:00 AM
PDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AS2229
AS Alaska
E75L
9:45 AM
PDT T2
11:34 AM
PDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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WN1897
WN Southwest
737
10:45 AM
PDT T1
12:20 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2969
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
PDT T1
4:35 PM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1491
WN Southwest
737
4:30 PM
PDT T1
6:10 PM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS2463
AS Alaska
E75
5:00 PM
PDT T2
6:48 PM
PDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WN3195
WN Southwest
B38M
8:55 PM
PDT T1
10:30 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3253+1
AS Alaska
E75
9:27 PM
PDT T2
11:23 PM
PDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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Reno to San Diego
3 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 489 mi 1h 30m nonstop 63 1-stop hubs

RNO–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 489 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 63 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 22 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h30-1h35 100%
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 21 E75 1h38-1h53 100% Oneworld HA
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (22 flights/wk, 51%)
Oneworld: AS (21 flights/wk, 49%)
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
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,032
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.

Other ways to reach San Diego from Reno

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric RNO→SAN SMF→SAN CCR→SAN
Distance from RNO 112 mi 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 1
Weekly flights 43 160
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 30m 1h 38m
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
0h
San Diego is 0 hours the same as Reno.
RNO: PDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
489 mi / 787 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 53m.

RNO–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance489 mi / 787 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights43 out / 39 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 1h 53m. The route covers 489 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from RNO to SAN. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, LGB, BUR, CCR, FAT, SBA, HWD, TRM, OAK, MRY, SBP, SCF, BOI, BFI, JAC, ABQ, SNA, GJT, EUG, YLW, COS, APA, EGE, BZN, HDN, FCA, DAL, PVR, ALO, OMA, MSP, HOU, BNA, MSY, MDW, MKE, OPF, SRQ, PIT, ORL, TEB, YYZ, PGD, APF, ANC, LAX, MIA, FLL, SFO, SLC, ORD, PHX, IAH, SEA, PDX, DFW, LAS, DEN, SJC, HND, ATL, AUS and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, CCR and STS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 43 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 1 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 489 miles (787 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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