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

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489 mi airlines 53/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 5h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1897
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
PDT T1
10:25 AM
MDT
1h 45m
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
AS2442
AS Alaska
E75L
12:39 PM
PDT T2
2:28 PM
MDT
1h 49m
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
WN2780
WN Southwest
737
4:30 PM
PDT T1
6:10 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
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
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
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
AS2303
AS Alaska
E75
2:25 PM
MDT
4:01 PM
PDT
1h 36m
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
5:00 PM
MDT
6:30 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to Reno
2 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 489 mi 0h 23m nonstop +1h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

SAN–RNO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 489 miles in approximately 0h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 38 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
WN Southwest Airlines 35 737, 73H, 7S7, B38M 0h23-1h45 66%
AS Alaska Airlines 18 E75, E75L 1h49-1h56 66% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
E75 Embraer E175 – AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (35 flights/wk, 66%)
Oneworld: AS (18 flights/wk, 34%)
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
9
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
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
53
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,081
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
SAN → RNO
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
60%
Return
RNO → SAN
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → RNO delays →

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 4
Weekly flights 53 2
Flight time 0h 23m 1h 44m 1h 14m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 7:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
489 mi / 787 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 23m to 1h 56m.

SAN–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Reno route.
Route details
Distance489 mi / 787 km
Flight time0h 23m to 1h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights53 out / 56 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 0h 23m to 1h 56m. The route covers 489 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from SAN to RNO. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, PSP, NUQ, TRM, RIL, BFI, ABQ, SAT, JAC, OMA, MKE, MDW, ANC, RDU, PBI, MIA, RDM, DFW, SFO, LAX, ATL, DEN, SEA, LAS, PHX, SLC, SJC, DAL, FLL, IAH, JFK, AUS, ORD, PDX, SBA, OAK, HND and FAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reno is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
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 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to RNO ranges from 0 hours 23 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 489 miles (787 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).