United States Β· 490 miles (788 km)

Reno (RNO) to San Diego (SAN) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Reno (RNO) to San Diego (SAN) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Reno (RNO) to San Diego (SAN): Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 490 miles (788 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Jose and more.

How many miles RNO to SAN costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines4,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines6,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines10,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines10,000$38.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines11,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines12,000$5.60
American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines17,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from RNO to SAN

Book RNO to SAN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

RNO to SAN with one stop

7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Jose (SJC)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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RNO to SAN: common questions

How many miles does RNO to SAN cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (6,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from RNO to SAN?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Reno (RNO) to San Diego (SAN).

How far is Reno from San Diego by plane?

Reno (RNO) and San Diego (SAN) are 490 miles (788 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book RNO to SAN award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Reno and San Diego?

The most direct connections are through Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS), San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO) and Phoenix (PHX). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Los Angeles.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.