Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
Reno's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Los Angeles.
You can choose from 68 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your LAX to RNO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
There are plenty of direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, so getting to Reno (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 95.08% of services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LAX to RNO flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LAX and RNO include:
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight is ر.ق. 149. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ر.ق. 298. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to RNO, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LAX to RNO.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Consider booking a hotel close to RNO if you're taking a late Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Reno/Tahoe International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Alamo and see more of Reno and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Reno/Tahoe International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to central Reno
RNO is located at 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Reno/Tahoe International Airport to the centre of Reno has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Reno in May.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport for July if you want to go to Reno during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 35ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to RNO in December. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Reno. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another favourite destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Reno. No trip is complete without experiencing Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
