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

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489 mi airlines 39/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 7m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS3307
AS Alaska
E75
9:04 AM
PDT T2
11:00 AM
PDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2229
AS Alaska
E75L
9:45 AM
PDT T2
11:34 AM
PDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1897
WN Southwest
737
10:45 AM
PDT T1
12:20 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2969
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
PDT T1
4:35 PM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1491
WN Southwest
737
4:30 PM
PDT T1
6:10 PM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2463
AS Alaska
E75
5:00 PM
PDT T2
6:48 PM
PDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
Prices
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
Prices
WN3320
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
PDT
9:30 AM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4806
WN Southwest
B38M
9:35 AM
PDT
11:10 AM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1389
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
PDT
12:45 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS3307
AS Alaska
E75
11:40 AM
PDT
1:23 PM
PDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS2410
AS Alaska
E75
12:14 PM
PDT
1:52 PM
PDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4027
WN Southwest
B38M
3:20 PM
PDT
4:55 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to Reno
2 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 489 mi 1h 35m nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

SAN–RNO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 489 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–RNO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 21 E75, E75L 1h48-1h56 75% Oneworld HA
WN Southwest Airlines 18 737, 7S7, B38M 1h35-1h40 75%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (21 flights/wk, 54%)
Unaffiliated: WN (18 flights/wk, 46%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to RNO direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
936
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 Reno from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Metric SAN→RNO CLD→RNO SNA→RNO
Distance from SAN 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 5
Weekly flights 39 7
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 44m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
489 mi / 787 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 56m.

SAN–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Reno route.
Route details
Distance489 mi / 787 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights39 out / 43 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 56m. The route covers 489 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from SAN to RNO. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, NUQ, TRM, OAK, SCF, BFI, RIL, MRY, ABQ, FCA, RDM, IDA, ICT, JAC, BZN, SAT, SUN, OKC, OMA, JCI, ALO, DAL, SGR, MCI, MSP, STL, MKE, BNA, MDW, PBI, OPF, ANC, TMB, GRR, RDU, MCO, YYZ, APF, MIA, FLL, LAX, BOS, SFO, HND, SEA, JFK, SLC, DEN, DFW, ATL, PHX, LAS, PDX, SJC, AUS, IAH, ORD, SBP, SBA, FAT, STS and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RNO to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. 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 SAN to RNO

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to RNO ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 489 miles (787 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).