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Overview: San Diego, CA to Reno, NV flight

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Flights from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $73 (€57) if you book in advance.

The earliest flight runs at 00:59, the last at 22:32. The fastest flight covers the 493 miles (794 km) distance in 9h 36m. July is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
493 miles (794 km)
Average flight duration
2h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
$73 (€57)
Flights per day
38
Fastest flight
9h 36m
Cheapest month to travel
July
First flight
00:59
Last flight
22:32
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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The cheapest and fastest flights from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV

Showing times and prices for Jan 30

Cheapest price

$373

Average price

$747

Fastest journey

1 h 48 m

Average duration

3 h 5 m

Flights per day

49

Distance

794 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV will cost around $747 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $373.

Fast flights

Of the 49 flights that leave San Diego, CA for Reno, NV onFri, Jan 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jan 30 the direct flights cover the 794 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .

On Fri, Jan 30 the longest flights will take 4 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Alaska AirlinesAS2228
08:59PM1h50
San Diego International Airport
10:49PMReno-Tahoe International Airport
$3731One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA2309 · UA5707
09:55AM4h33
San Diego International Airport
02:28PMReno-Tahoe International Airport
$4551One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1950 · AA3293
04:00PM6h57
San Diego International Airport
10:57PMReno-Tahoe International Airport
$4551One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA2476 · UA1604
09:00AM8h43
San Diego International Airport
05:43PMReno-Tahoe International Airport
$4551One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA283 · UA2167
06:30AM6h25
San Diego International Airport
12:55PMReno-Tahoe International Airport
$4551One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for San Diego, CA to Reno, NV

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €82. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €82, and a flight costs an average of €57.

Distance: 493 miles (794 km)

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€174

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Additional time*

16h 35m

Average total duration

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30m

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15h 39m

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Live departures

San Diego, CA to Reno, NV flight times

The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Reno, NV flights for tomorrow, Friday, January 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at 9:40 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
american_airlinesAA1950 · AA329312:00 AM San Diego International Airport
6h57
6:57 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2117 · UA194412:00 AM San Diego International Airport
3h58
3:58 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS683 · AS73612:01 AM San Diego International Airport
5h43
5:44 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3116 · AA191112:47 AM San Diego International Airport
18h23
7:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA285 · UA17572:00 AM San Diego International Airport
5h59
7:59 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3292 · AA8823:30 AM San Diego International Airport
13h43
5:13 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2038 · UA17573:52 AM San Diego International Airport
4h07
7:59 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA5636 · UA4164:37 AM San Diego International Airport
21h08
1:45 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA5636 · UA54104:37 AM San Diego International Airport
13h21
5:58 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS22284:59 AM San Diego International Airport
1h50
6:49 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport0 transfersDirect
american_airlinesAA1694 · AA14262:15 PM San Diego International Airport
9h24
11:39 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1694 · AA26702:15 PM San Diego International Airport
5h57
8:12 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4723 · UA1791 · UA57072:15 PM San Diego International Airport
8h13
10:28 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4723 · UA54102:15 PM San Diego International Airport
3h43
5:58 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2076 · UA16042:15 PM San Diego International Airport
11h28
1:43 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2076 · UA4012:15 PM San Diego International Airport
5h55
8:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4723 · UA4162:15 PM San Diego International Airport
11h30
1:45 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1694 · AA27172:15 PM San Diego International Airport
12h35
2:50 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1055 · AA7702:20 PM San Diego International Airport
15h39
5:59 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1055 · AA3242:20 PM San Diego International Airport
7h51
10:11 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA283 · UA21672:30 PM San Diego International Airport
6h25
8:55 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA283 · UA7192:30 PM San Diego International Airport
14h20
4:50 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA283 · UA16042:30 PM San Diego International Airport
11h13
1:43 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3227 · AA7703:10 PM San Diego International Airport
14h49
5:59 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2863 · UA4013:45 PM San Diego International Airport
4h25
8:10 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2863 · UA57073:45 PM San Diego International Airport
6h43
10:28 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2535 · AA7704:25 PM San Diego International Airport
13h34
5:59 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2476 · UA16045:00 PM San Diego International Airport
8h43
1:43 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2476 · UA7195:00 PM San Diego International Airport
11h50
4:50 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3039 · AA7705:21 PM San Diego International Airport
12h38
5:59 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2309 · UA57075:55 PM San Diego International Airport
4h33
10:28 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2309 · UA54615:55 PM San Diego International Airport
7h48
1:43 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2057 · AA27176:09 PM San Diego International Airport
8h41
2:50 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2057 · AA32936:09 PM San Diego International Airport
12h48
6:57 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2057 · AA14266:09 PM San Diego International Airport
5h30
11:39 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2657 · AA7706:50 PM San Diego International Airport
11h09
5:59 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS576 · AS1476:55 PM San Diego International Airport
5h29
12:24 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA5384 · UA2019 · UA19447:08 PM San Diego International Airport
8h50
3:58 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA5384 · UA2226 · UA54617:08 PM San Diego International Airport
6h35
1:43 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA5384 · UA4167:08 PM San Diego International Airport
6h37
1:45 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA5384 · UA2226 · UA19447:08 PM San Diego International Airport
8h50
3:58 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA1337 · UA16047:10 PM San Diego International Airport
6h33
1:43 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1337 · UA7197:10 PM San Diego International Airport
9h40
4:50 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2783 · AA7708:32 PM San Diego International Airport
9h27
5:59 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS22248:40 PM San Diego International Airport
1h48
10:28 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport0 transfersDirect
american_airlinesAA2647 · AA32938:46 PM San Diego International Airport
10h11
6:57 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2647 · AA27178:46 PM San Diego International Airport
6h04
2:50 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1763 · UA19448:49 PM San Diego International Airport
7h09
3:58 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1763 · UA54618:49 PM San Diego International Airport
4h54
1:43 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2491 · UA7199:00 PM San Diego International Airport
7h50
4:50 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2050 · AA7709:19 PM San Diego International Airport
8h40
5:59 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport1 transfer

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Spirit Airlines is an American ultra-low-cost carrier, headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida, operating scheduled flights throughout the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Known for its distinctive bright yellow planes, Spirit's business model traditionally focuses on offering low base fares by unbundling services, allowing passengers to pay only for the amenities they choose, such as baggage and seat selection. As of August 2024, Spirit is evolving its offerings, introducing new fare tiers like "Go Big," "Go Comfy," "Go Savvy," and "Go," which include various bundled perks such as wider seats, extra legroom, priority boarding, and in-flight refreshments. Spirit was the seventh largest passenger carrier in North America as of 2023.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 7m
Cheapest Price
$73 (€57)
Luggage included
Personal item (18 x 14 x 8 inches) included
Additional luggage
Checked bags: First bag $79-89, Second bag $89-99, Additional bags $105-110
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation within 24 hours of booking is free, after that fees apply based on fare type and timing
Pregnant on board
Up to 7 days before departure with medical certificate. After 28 weeks, medical certificate required
Unaccompagned minor
Ages 5-14 can travel as unaccompanied minors for $100 fee per direction. Service not available on international flights or connecting flights
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Accessibility
Spirit Airlines offers assistance for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair services and priority boarding. Passengers are encouraged to request assistance at least 48 hours in advance to ensure availability.

FAQs: San Diego, CA to Reno, NV Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reno, NV, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV can start from as little as $73 (€57) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for San Diego, CA to Reno, NV is $222 (€174) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV is 9h 36m to travel the 493 miles (794 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV leaves at 12:59 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV leaves at 10:32 PM.
There are 38 flights a day from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV which require at least one change with Spirit Airlines. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.
When taking a flight from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV, you can count on Spirit Airlines for the best way to get you to Reno, NV. You can also check all possible airlines who offer a service between San Diego, CA and Reno, NV and compare the amenities they offer before buying a plane ticket.
Flights from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV generally leave from San Diego International Airport and arrive in Reno-Tahoe International Airport.San Diego International Airport is 2 miles (4 km) away from San Diego, CA city centre and Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 1 miles (3 km) from Reno, NV city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between San Diego, CA and Reno, NV including taking a bus, train, and flight.
Since neither San Diego, CA nor Reno, NV are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between San Diego, CA and Reno, NV.
The best events to attend in Reno, NV include:
  • Reno Rodeo, a week-long celebration of rodeo culture featuring competitions and entertainment
  • Biggest Little City Wing Fest, a festival showcasing various chicken wing vendors and live music
  • Artown, a month-long arts festival featuring performances, exhibitions, and workshops
  • Hot August Nights, a classic car and nostalgia event celebrating the automotive culture of the 1960s and 1970s.
The best holidays to experience in Reno, NV include:
  • New Year's Day, a fresh start to the year with local celebrations
  • Memorial Day, honoring fallen soldiers with parades and outdoor activities
  • Independence Day, fireworks and patriotic festivities
  • Labor Day, marking the end of summer with community events and barbecues.
The best season to visit Reno, NV is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Reno, NV is during April-June or September-November.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

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Popular airports from San Diego, CA to Reno, NV

San Diego
Reno
The major airport for departures in San Diego is San Diego International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at San Diego International Airport for your trip from San Diego to Reno.
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
carConnection
Car connection
I-5, exit Sassafras St
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available, price varies.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance.
Shower
Shower
  • Showers available at the Airspace Lounge, access fee required.
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, including United Club and Airspace Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Lost and Found located in terminal 2 East, baggage claim area.
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, free shuttle from terminals
Public transit options for San Diego International Airport
  • Bus Route 992, Airport Station, 4.8 km

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