HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Diego

$45+ Cheap flights from Reno to San Diego (RNO - SAN)

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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RNO — SAN
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Reno to San Diego with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Reno to San Diego are usually found in January or March, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Reno to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reno (RNO) to San Diego (SAN). 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$45
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$218

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Reno-San Diego flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Reno-San Diego flights.
Search Deals
From Reno to San Diego
Search Deals
One-way flight from Reno to San Diego
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Reno to San Diego.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Reno to San Diego.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Reno to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Reno to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reno to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/309:19 amRNO - SAN
1 stop10h 34mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/18:48 pmSAN - RNO
1 stop11h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$160
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/69:23 amRNO - SAN
2 stops10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/228:48 pmSAN - RNO
1 stop11h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$175
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sun 5/255:12 pmRNO - SAN
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Fri 5/307:18 pmSAN - RNO
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/15$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:27 pmRNO - SAN
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Tue 4/2212:56 pmSAN - RNO
1 stop22h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$190
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 5/69:23 amRNO - SAN
2 stops10h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/138:55 amSAN - RNO
2 stops12h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$207
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Fri 8/156:19 amRNO - SAN
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/174:57 pmSAN - RNO
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/13$239
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 9/112:39 pmRNO - SAN
1 stop6h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/1811:50 amSAN - RNO
1 stop6h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/15$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/105:45 pmRNO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Sun 5/119:50 pmSAN - RNO
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$281
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:44 pmRNO - SAN
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/192:30 pmSAN - RNO
2 stops9h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$337

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Reno to San Diego 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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Reno to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Reno

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RenoSan Diego

RNO - SAN

RNOSAN

Reno

Fri 5/30

9:19 am-7:53 pm

1 stop10h 34m

San Diego

Sun 6/1

8:48 pm-8:24 am

1 stop11h 36m

$160

RenoSan Diego

RNO - SAN

RNOSAN

Reno

Tue 5/6

9:23 am-8:13 pm

2 stops10h 50m

San Diego

Thu 5/22

8:48 pm-8:24 am

1 stop11h 36m

$175

RenoSan Diego

RNO - SAN

RNOSAN

Reno

Sun 5/25

5:12 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 18m

San Diego

Fri 5/30

7:18 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$179

RenoSan Diego

RNO - SAN

RNOSAN

Reno

Tue 5/6

9:23 am-8:13 pm

2 stops10h 50m

San Diego

Tue 5/13

8:55 am-9:23 pm

2 stops12h 28m

$207

RenoSan Diego

RNO - SAN

RNOSAN

Reno

Fri 8/15

6:19 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 03m

San Diego

Sun 8/17

4:57 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$239

RenoSan Diego

RNO - SAN

RNOSAN

Reno

Fri 8/1

12:02 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

8:37 pm-11:03 am

1 stop14h 26m

$242

RenoSan Diego

RNO - SAN

RNOSAN

Reno

Thu 9/11

2:39 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Diego

Thu 9/18

11:50 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$276

RenoSan Diego

RNO - SAN

RNOSAN

Reno

Sat 5/10

5:45 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Diego

Sun 5/11

9:50 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$281

RenoSan Diego

RNO - SAN

RNOSAN

Reno

Fri 5/16

6:44 pm-12:23 am

1 stop5h 39m

San Diego

Mon 5/19

2:30 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops9h 26m

$337

RenoSan Diego

RNO - SAN

RNOSAN

Reno

Wed 5/21

9:16 pm-7:13 am

1 stop9h 57m

$45

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/14

Showing 1-10 of 16 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from Reno to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reno to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Reno-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Reno-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Reno-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Reno-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Reno-San Diego 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 Reno to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Reno with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Reno to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reno to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Reno to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 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 Reno to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Reno to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 RNO to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Reno to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Reno to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Reno to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reno to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Reno to San Diego flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Reno to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Reno to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

The most flights from RNO to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Reno to San Diego. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,375 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Reno to San Diego?

    If you book a flight from Reno to San Diego, you will be flying from Reno to San Diego. Flights to San Diego (SAN) from Reno (RNO) take 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Reno to San Diego per day from 6 airlines.

  • How popular is this Reno to San Diego flight route?

    This flight path from Reno to San Diego was viewed by 27 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Reno to San Diego round-trip from $160. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $179, and Alaska Airlines, from $207. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $45 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $80 and $90, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Reno to San Diego?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Reno to San Diego are Sun Country Air (100%), Horizon Air (86%) and Southwest (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Reno to San Diego?

    While on average a flight from Reno to San Diego is generally $326, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (Reno - San Diego), you can expect to pay $139 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Reno to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reno to San Diego 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 Reno to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Reno to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Reno?

Book flights to Reno if you plan to visit one of these locations
El Cajon
Chula Vista
Lemon Grove
National City
Imperial Beach
La Mesa
Alpine
Poway
Santee
Coronado

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Reno to San Diego

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Las Vegas to Los Angeles flights
Las Vegas to San Francisco flights
Las Vegas to Santa Ana flights
Las Vegas to Burbank flights
Reno to Las Vegas flights
Reno to Los Angeles flights
Las Vegas to San Diego flights
Las Vegas to Oakland flights
Las Vegas to San Jose flights
Las Vegas to Reno flights
Las Vegas to Ontario flights
Reno to San Francisco flights
Reno to Ontario flights
Las Vegas to Sacramento flights
Las Vegas to Long Beach flights
Reno to Burbank flights
Las Vegas to Palm Springs flights
Reno to Santa Ana flights
Las Vegas to Santa Rosa flights
Las Vegas to San Luis Obispo flights
Las Vegas to Stockton flights
Reno to Palm Springs flights
Reno to Long Beach flights
Las Vegas to Fresno flights
Reno to San Jose flights
Reno to Oakland flights
Las Vegas to Santa Barbara flights
Las Vegas to Medford flights
Reno to Medford flights
Las Vegas to Tijuana flights
Las Vegas to Monterey flights
Twin Falls to Las Vegas flights
Reno to San Luis Obispo flights
Las Vegas to Yuma flights
Reno to Monterey flights
Reno to Sacramento flights
Twin Falls to Santa Ana flights
Reno to Santa Barbara flights
Reno to Fresno flights
Las Vegas to Arcata flights
Las Vegas to Redding flights
Reno to Yuma flights
Twin Falls to Sacramento flights
Las Vegas to Bullhead City flights
Twin Falls to San Diego flights
Las Vegas to Merced flights
Las Vegas to Mammoth Lakes flights
Twin Falls to Burbank flights
Twin Falls to Los Angeles flights

Top 6 airlines flying from Reno to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Reno to San Diego. 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$84Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$137Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2025 Cheapflights