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

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188 mi airlines 9/wk
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WN2824
WN Southwest
73H
12:50 PM
MDT
2:00 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1284
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 PM
MDT
7:20 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1870
WN Southwest
7M8
6:55 PM
MDT
8:05 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN187
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
MDT
8:10 PM
PDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3018
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 PM
MDT
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3013
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 AM
PDT TB
7:40 AM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1644
WN Southwest
7S7
7:35 AM
PDT TB
8:40 AM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4806
WN Southwest
73H
7:50 AM
PDT TB
8:55 AM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN469
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
PDT TB
9:30 AM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2004
WN Southwest
7M8
11:00 AM
PDT TB
12:05 PM
MDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Reno to San Jose
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 188 mi 1h 5m nonstop -1h behind 40 1-stop hubs

RNO–SJC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 188 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 9 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h05-1h15 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
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 SJC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to SJC.
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One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
557
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 → SJC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SJC → RNO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RNO delays → SJC delays →

Other ways to reach San Jose from Reno

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric RNO→SJC CCR→SJC OAK→SJC
Distance from RNO 162 mi 181 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 9 1 1
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 27m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RNO with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 5:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
188 mi / 303 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 15m.

RNO–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance188 mi / 303 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

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 5m to 1h 15m. The route covers 188 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from RNO to SJC. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MRY, CIC, SFO, TRM, VNY, SNA, SCF, JAC, BFI, ASE, FNL, HDN, FCA, COS, IAH, MEM, PVR, MSP, MDW, PIT, SRQ, FRG, SAN, SLC, PDX, PHX, ORD, LAS, JFK, SEA, LAX, BUR, AUS, DAL, LGB, DEN, DFW, CMA, ATL and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 1 hour behind Reno.
Yes, return flights from SJC to RNO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CCR 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 SJC

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 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 5 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 188 miles (303 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR) and Oakland (OAK).