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Distance to Truckee40.4km
Distance to Incline Village30.7km
Most popular destinationBoston

About Reno / Tahoe Airport

  • As a major gateway to the wider region, the airport operates as a hub for nearby cities like Sparks and Carson City.

  • These are some of the leading airlines at Reno / Tahoe Airport worth knowing before you book:

  • Not sure where to head if you're starting your trip from Reno? Direct flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport can take you to some standout destinations, including:

    • Las Vegas

    • Los Angeles

    • Phoenix

    • Denver

    • San Francisco

  • March, July, and December are the busiest months at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. March draws skiers heading to nearby Lake Tahoe's mountain resorts late in the season, July brings summer visitors for outdoor recreation around the lake, and December sees a surge in winter holiday and ski travel.

  • January, May, and August are the quietest months at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. January sees demand ease after the holiday rush despite ski season continuing, May falls between winter and summer peaks when visitor interest is lighter, and August sits in a lull before fall travel patterns build.

How to get from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Reno

  • Buses can take you from the airport to central Reno. Hop on the RTC RIDE Route 12 and travel to a hub like 4th Street Station in about 20 minutes.

  • Get dropped off right where you want to be by booking a rideshare service with Uber or Lyft.

  • Whittlesea Blue Taxi, Yellow Taxi of Reno and Reno Sparks Taxi Company are among the taxi operators in Reno.

  • If you book a rideshare service or a taxi, the drive from Reno / Tahoe Airport into Reno usually takes about 10 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Rideshare services and taxis are the most popular ways to get from Reno-Tahoe International Airport into downtown Reno. The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County also operates bus routes that connect the airport to the city.

How to get to Reno / Tahoe Airport from Reno

  • You can get to the airport by bus from the city. Allow roughly 20 minutes if you travel on the RTC RIDE Route 12 from a major stop like 4th Street Station.

  • If you're driving from central Reno or being dropped off by a friend, it should take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport.

  • Most people heading to Reno-Tahoe International Airport from the city drive or take a rideshare like Uber or Lyft, both of which serve the airport directly. Taxis are also available, and several hotel and casino shuttle services run regular transfers for guests.

Reno / Tahoe Airport facilities

  • Reno / Tahoe Airport uses one terminal for all flights.

Where to stay near Reno / Tahoe Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Reno / Tahoe Airport or an early departure, Aiden by Best Western @ South Reno is built around convenience. It's just 3 kilometres away and features a banqueting service, air conditioning, and a bar.

  • Another option that's close by is Best Bet Motor Lodge. Roughly 5 kilometres from the airport, amenities here include parking, room desks, and electric vehicle charging.

  • Atlantis Casino Resort Spa also makes getting to or from your flight less of a mission. It's about 3 kilometres away and includes internet access, a spa, wheelchair access, and more.

Car rental options near Reno / Tahoe Airport

Reno / Tahoe Airport FAQs

Yes, United operates to and from both Reno / Tahoe Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, American Airlines operates to and from both Reno / Tahoe Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Delta operates to and from both Reno / Tahoe Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Turo, Alamo, Rent a Wreck and PriceLess pick-up points in or near to Reno / Tahoe Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Reno / Tahoe Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Reno / Tahoe Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Reno / Tahoe Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Reno / Tahoe Airport’s departure lounge.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is the highest-rated hotel near Reno / Tahoe Airport, just 2.5km away. Other great hotels nearby include Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, WorldHotels Elite (2.9km from the airport), and Aloft by Marriott Reno-Tahoe International Airport (1.3km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Reno / Tahoe Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Reno / Tahoe Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Reno / Tahoe Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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