Reno to San Jose (RNO–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Reno to San Jose
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 188 mi 1h 2m nonstop 70 1-stop hubs

RNO–SJC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 188 miles in approximately 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RNO Routes SJC Routes RNO Live Flights SJC Live Flights RNO Delays SJC Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RNO–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 4 738, 7S7 1h05-1h10 88% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 88% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (4 flights/wk, 80%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 20%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RNO to SJC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
637
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Reno

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric RNO→SJC SMF→SJC CCR→SJC
Distance from RNO – 112 mi 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 5 1 –
Flight time 1h 2m 0h 40m 0h 27m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Sacramento (SMF) to San Jose flights · Concord (CCR) to San Jose flights · Oakland (OAK) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of RNO with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Jose is 0 hours the same as Reno.
RNO: PDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 6:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
188 mi / 303 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 2m to 1h 10m.
Facts

RNO–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance188 mi / 303 km
Flight time1h 2m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 4 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RNO to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 1h 2m to 1h 10m. The route covers 188 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from RNO to SJC. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CCR, HWD, OAK, CIC, SBA, VNY, SBP, IFP, VGT, BOI, TRM, UDD, EUG, BFI, AST, JAC, YLW, SCF, BZN, ABQ, HDN, EGE, COS, FNL, APA, ASE, FCA, DAL, BNA, OMA, MEM, MSP, PVR, MSN, HOU, MDW, MKE, SNA, MSY, OPF, AGS, TEB, YYZ, PIT, NAS, SRQ, APF, FRG, SAN, JFK, MIA, FLL, LAX, PDX, SEA, PHX, ORD, LAS, BUR, LGB, HND, SLC, DFW, DEN, AUS, CMA, ATL, IAH, GDL and SEZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SJC to RNO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, CCR and OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RNO to SJC

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RNO to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to SJC ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 188 miles (303 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 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), Concord (CCR) and Oakland (OAK).