How to get from San Diego to Reno

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 5h 36m including the connection. Other options: via San Francisco and Las Vegas. Two tickets from $157.

Flights from San Diego to Reno

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
5h 36m
two tickets, via Las Vegas
$157
connection options
3
straight-line distance
493 mi (794 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
5h 36m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Reno: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Reno flight 1h 30m
two ticketsfrom $326
Via San Francisco
5h 46m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Reno: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Reno flight 1h 5m
Via Las Vegas
5h 55m
with the connection
San Diego to Las Vegas flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Reno flight 1h 30m
two ticketsfrom $157

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Reno?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Reno?
Via Los Angeles: 1h 6m to the connection, 1h 30m after it, about 5h 36m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Reno with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $157. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Diego and Reno?
Los Angeles (5h 36m total), San Francisco (5h 46m total) and Las Vegas (5h 55m total).
How far is Reno from San Diego?
493 mi (794 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.