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$55+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Reno (RNO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RNO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Reno are usually found in August or January, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Reno (RNO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$446

Good round-trip deal

$408 or less

Good one-way deal

$273 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Reno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Reno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1512:48 pmMDW - RNO
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Wed 4/1610:45 pmRNO - MDW
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Deal found 2/19$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/245:02 amORD - RNO
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/11:35 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$290
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:51 pmORD - RNO
2 stops25h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/258:13 pmRNO - ORD
3 stops27h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$291
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/61:48 pmORD - RNO
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/138:22 pmRNO - ORD
2 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/264:00 pmORD - RNO
2 stops7h 15mDelta
Tue 5/65:43 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/20$294
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/246:30 amORD - RNO
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Fri 3/2812:27 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop10h 17mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/147:10 pmORD - RNO
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Wed 3/195:50 amRNO - ORD
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/245:05 amORD - RNO
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/111:59 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$339
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:45 amORD - RNO
1 stop7h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/88:00 amRNO - ORD
2 stops13h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/205:40 amMDW - RNO
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Tue 3/256:10 amRNO - MDW
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$359
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/246:40 amMDW - RNO
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Fri 3/2812:27 pmRNO - MDW
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$366
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/15:56 pmORD - RNO
1 stop7h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/56:12 amRNO - ORD
1 stop9h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$448

Find flights from Chicago to Reno within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Reno that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Chicago

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Reno

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoReno

MDW - RNO

MDWRNO

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/15

12:48 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Reno

Wed 4/16

10:45 pm-9:07 am

1 stop8h 22m

$289

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/24

5:02 am-9:36 am

1 stop6h 34m

Reno

Tue 7/1

1:35 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$290

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/20

7:51 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops25h 27m

Reno

Tue 3/25

8:13 pm-1:38 am

3 stops27h 25m

$291

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

1:48 pm-7:18 pm

3 stops31h 30m

Reno

Sun 4/13

8:22 pm-7:40 am

2 stops33h 18m

$292

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

3:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Reno

Wed 5/7

6:45 am-6:41 pm

2 stops9h 56m

$294

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/24

6:30 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 07m

Reno

Fri 3/28

12:27 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 17m

$310

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/14

7:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 05m

Reno

Wed 3/19

5:50 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$319

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/24

5:05 am-9:05 am

1 stop6h 00m

Reno

Tue 7/1

11:59 pm-8:43 am

1 stop6h 44m

$339

ChicagoReno

MDW - RNO

MDWRNO

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/20

5:40 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 15m

Reno

Tue 3/25

6:10 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$359

ChicagoReno

ORD - RNO

ORDRNO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

7:45 am-1:46 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Reno

Tue 3/11

6:12 am-6:00 pm

1 stop9h 48m

$362

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Reno in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Reno flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Reno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Reno flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Reno flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Reno flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Reno

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Reno

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Reno including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Reno?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Reno. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Reno may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Reno?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Reno (average of $326). Flying from Chicago to Reno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to RNO?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Reno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Chicago to Reno by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Reno?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Reno. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Reno flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Reno by month

Plan your trip to Reno by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Reno ranges from 0.2 - 1.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Reno when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Reno by month

Plan your trip to Reno by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Reno, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reno. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Reno. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Reno. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Reno. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Reno from Chicago?

    Located just 2.7 mi from the city center, Reno is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Reno from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Reno (RNO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Reno round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Reno is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $289 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $295 and $296 round-trip. Delta is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Reno one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $83 and $145 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Reno?

    On average you can expect to pay $368 for a flight from Chicago to Reno. The cheapest flight overall is $228 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Reno) is currently priced at $139.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Reno that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Reno flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Reno?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Reno.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Reno?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Reno by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Reno?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Reno (average of $326). Flying from Chicago to Reno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Reno

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Reno. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$280Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$287Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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