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

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WN4806
WN Southwest
B38M
7:50 AM
PDT TB
8:55 AM
PDT
1h 5m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2004
WN Southwest
7M8
11:00 AM
PDT TB
12:05 PM
PDT
1h 5m
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WN1870
WN Southwest
738
6:55 PM
PDT
8:05 PM
PDT
1h 10m
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WN3018
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 PM
PDT
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 5m
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San Jose to Reno
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 188 mi 1h 5m nonstop 67 1-stop hubs

SJC–RNO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 188 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–RNO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 4 7M8, B38M 1h05 100% – –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, SJC to RNO 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
4
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
582
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 Reno from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Metric SJC→RNO SQL→RNO OAK→RNO
Distance from SJC – 20 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 4 1 1
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 8m 0h 32m
Departure OTP 100% – –
San Carlos (SQL) to Reno flights · Oakland (OAK) to Reno flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Reno flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

SJC–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Reno route.
Route details
Distance188 mi / 303 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 5 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 188 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SJC to RNO. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NUQ, MRY, ACV, SCF, PSP, FCA, SFO, ASE, TRM, CLD, RIL, FNL, BFI, JAC, BZN, SUN, ICT, ABQ, HMO, OKC, OMA, SAT, DAL, STL, YIP, MSP, SGR, MKE, BNA, LIT, ANC, MDW, RDU, SRQ, PBI, MCO, OPF, TMB, MIA, YYZ, FLL, BOS, SLC, APF, LAX, SEA, BUR, DFW, LGB, HND, SAN, PHX, LAS, DEN, PDX, GDL, SNA, IAH, AUS, ORD, ATL, STS, CCR, FAT, SBA, SBP and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RNO to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SQL, OAK and SFO. 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 SJC to RNO

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via NUQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Carlos (SQL), Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).