Travelling from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport is 1 hour.
Reno's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as San Jose.
Take your pick of five weekly Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flights. The 07:40 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:25.
Your SJC to RNO flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Reno — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SJC to RNO flights. A reliable 92.59% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SJC and RNO:
Long Beach Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Right now, R 1,466 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,946. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SJC to RNO.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SJC to RNO.
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Handy information about Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SJC land on schedule 84.69% of the time.
Central San Jose to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SJC? If you're catching an early flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Reserve a hotel near RNO if you're on a late Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Reno/Tahoe International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Alamo and see more of Reno and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Reno/Tahoe International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to central Reno
RNO is located at 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Reno/Tahoe International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Reno. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Reno in May.
The warmest month in Reno is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJC to RNO in December. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Reno has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres south-west of Reno, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Reno, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
