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Cheap Flight Deals from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno (SNA-RNO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Reno

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana to Reno.
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6:45 am - 5:34 pmSNA-RNO
10h 49m1 stop
10:09 am - 1:51 pmRNO-SNA
3h 42m1 stop
$86Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 4
6:45 am - 5:34 pmSNA-RNO
10h 49m1 stop
6:29 pm - 9:39 pmRNO-SNA
3h 10m1 stop
$93Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 25
6:45 am - 5:34 pmSNA-RNO
10h 49m1 stop
10:09 am - 1:51 pmRNO-SNA
3h 42m1 stop
$98Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 27
6:45 am - 10:00 amSNA-RNO
3h 15m1 stop
6:50 pm - 10:15 pmRNO-SNA
3h 25m1 stop
$264Southwest
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, May 19
5:15 pm - 9:44 pmSNA-RNO
4h 29m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:22 pmRNO-SNA
6h 22m1 stop
$269Delta
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Sat, Mar 15 - Sat, Mar 22
6:45 am - 12:14 pmSNA-RNO
5h 29m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:48 pmRNO-SNA
6h 48m1 stop
$274American Airlines
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Sat, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 17
6:45 am - 10:00 amSNA-RNO
3h 15m1 stop
2:20 pm - 6:55 pmRNO-SNA
4h 35m1 stop
$284Southwest
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Fri, May 23 - Tue, May 27
1:25 pm - 11:10 pmSNA-RNO
9h 45m2 stops
6:00 am - 12:22 pmRNO-SNA
6h 22m1 stop
$309Delta
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Sat, Mar 15 - Sat, Mar 22
5:53 pm - 11:48 pmSNA-RNO
5h 55m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:12 pmRNO-SNA
6h 12m1 stop
$329United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 10
5:53 pm - 11:48 pmSNA-RNO
5h 55m1 stop
4:20 pm - 8:47 pmRNO-SNA
4h 27m1 stop
$336United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 7

Flights from Santa Ana to Reno - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Reno to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Reno clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Reno back to John Wayne (Santa Ana), the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Reno?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Reno, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana to Reno is March, where tickets cost $166 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $342 and $291 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Reno?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Reno, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Ana to Reno, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$41
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Reno

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Reno based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno

  • What are some fun things to do at SNA?

    If you still have some time before your flight, consider visiting SNA's art gallery. The art gallery in the North Concourse across Gates 11–14 features several highly rated paintings by local artists. These paintings provide an opportunity to learn more about Santa Ana's history and culture.

  • Is RNO a pet-friendly airport?

    RNO is a pet-friendly airport with modern dog parks known as the K-9 Bark Parks. The dog parks, located in the baggage claim area and next to the Southwest airline ticketing counter, provide a nice environment for dogs to rest and relieve themselves. Both parks feature dirt collection bins, and pet owners are encouraged to clean up after their pets.

  • Does SNA have a USO military lounge?

    SNA does have a USO military lounge on Terminal B's arrivals level, across from Baggage Carousel 4. The lounge is only available to active duty members of the United States military and their immediate dependents. The lounge features an Xbox gaming system, computers, free Wi-Fi, a stocked canteen, and travel assistance.

  • Can I rent a car at RNO?

    Getting a rental car at RNO is relatively easy as the airport has car rental desks in the baggage claim area. Some of the popular car rental agencies with desks at the airport include Budget, Alamo, Dollar, Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise. Thrifty and Payless have an off-airport car rental facility accessible via a complimentary shuttle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Reno?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Reno was $41 for a one-way ticket and $86 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Reno?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Reno are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave John Wayne (Santa Ana) from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty and will be arriving at Reno.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    The Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy 600/650 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Reno, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Reno from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Las Vegas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Reno, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Reno are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $290 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $259 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reno from John Wayne (Santa Ana) is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Reno with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and RNO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Reno?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Reno from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Santa Ana to Reno

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the main airport serving Santa Ana and the greater Orange County. It is located about 7 miles from downtown Santa Ana and serves as a hub for Air California. In Reno, you will land at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). RNO is the primary airport serving Reno and is situated 3 miles southeast of the city center. It is a hub for Reno Air and Logistic Air.
  • Traveling mothers who need to feed or tend to their children can do so in SNA's baby care room. The room, located near Gate 12 in Terminal B, provides mothers with much-needed comfort and privacy when breastfeeding. Diaper changing stations are also available in the airport's family restrooms.
  • Suppose you need a relaxing massage, a facial, pedicure, or manicure before jetting out of SNA; you can get one at the airport XpresSpa. Be confident in getting quality services at this spa located in Terminal B near Gate 10, as highly experienced professionals man it.
  • In case you need a quiet, relaxing place to relax after landing at RNO, go to the Escape lounge. The lounge, located on the Concourse B-C connector, provides a nice, relaxing environment with excellent service from the staff. The lounge is accessible by paying at the door and includes a comfortable seating area, a TV, clean restrooms, a food bar, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
  • RNO has several courtesy phones on the 1st floor of the main terminal in the Productivity Centers. These courtesy phones allow you to make toll-free and free local calls within the city. The phones also allow you to contact assistance if you are stranded at the airport.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Reno

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana to Reno. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4587 reviews
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.7Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
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Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

6.0 GoodElizabeth, Dec 2024SFO - PHX
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Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I used to fly SWA all the time. I know the crew has their little acts that are often fun, and entertaining. On this flight one of the crew was just not nice. Very surprising.

Crew was pleasant; flight was on time. Paid extra for early bird check-in and still got B boarding.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

Forget beverage, they didn't even have water for half the passangers?

Except for the 28 minute delay leaving and the earlier reschedule to a later takeoff time the flight was good.

Loved the leg room and tvs screens on the seats and free WiFi. Wish the price was lower and could save by rebooking

It took 1-1/2 hours to get our luggage after we landed. That to me is unacceptable

The flight was delayed for 4 hours. Once onboard the crew was wonderful.

Overall was excellent. Will definitely us JetBlue in the future.

I rate it is good we had a 4-hour travel delay at one point but JetBlue gave out food vouchers and travel points credits for another flight so they try to make up for it

Smooth boarding and friendly crew. Unfortunately as soon as we boarded the unit that provides air circulation failed. The pilot informed us and requested maintenance technicians to check it out. The plane became uncomfortably warm without any fresh air coming in. Plus the repair delayed our departure. I am glad the maintenance crew were able to fix the problem. I also was without use of my tv monitor for the first 1/3rd of the trip.

Communication with the customer and stay is important. Staff off with a minor inconvenience but it worked out of course. Also this was a very old Mint Class plane. They snuck this one in on us. The updated aircraft are much better.

The flight itself was fine, but the boarding process was extremely frustrating. There is no one scanning boarding passes - passengers just scan themselves and enter the jetway. By the time my husband and I got on the plane and were halfway to our seats they determined there were too many bags on the plane and everything at that point needed to be checked. This created a lot of unnecessary chaos. They should have alerted people before getting on the plane that they would need to start checking bags instead of waiting until people were already on the plane.

The best flight I’ve had in a while. The plane was like 25% capacity, if that. Smoothest boarding and deplaning process I’ve ever experienced. Wish all flights were this smooth.

First class felt like economy, seats were horrible, food was horrible, staff inattentive

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

Not enough room between rows and food was gross. $160 baggage charge?! Never again.

It was fine. The flight attendant appeared to be in a bad mood but everything was fine.

Seats are outdated. Entertainment relies on personal device. Boarding was delayed due to inaccurate passenger tracking, resulted in late arrival at Reno.

Excellent staff helping my 96 year old senior promptly with her oxygen needs

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

First class flight attendant was rude and lacked any customer service skills.

After several delays and being rebooked onto a layer flight, I had to speak to three AA agents for baggage claim to get an attendant. All were in foul mode and reluctant to assist or offer any assistance.

Multiple maintenance delays and the missed and rebooked connection changed gates at least 6 times including one which had us walking 20 minutes to another terminal and then back again. Seated our family of three in different middle seats throughout the plane and then there was an empty seat next to me. Very long travel day which I would have never agreed to if I knew the itinerary would be changed at 5 am, 2 hours before takeoff.

They didn't have any gluten-free snacks, oddly, which I require...or any flavored soda water or decaf tea options, which seems to be standard.

It was as expected for such a short flight. No complaints

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

Not too impressed with them to be honest. They had forgotten my gf meal, despite the fact that the app had notified me that it was sorted. Apparently there is a ‘glitch’ in the system, according to one of the stewardesses, and has been for a while. Also the legroom in economy is way too small (and I’m a slight person) and are very uncomfortable. An extra Internal flight I booked via the app, had not even given me the option to order a meal, so was unaware of that and left without food on a 9 hr. flight !! Don’t think I’ll use AA again after this.

The flight was uneventful. What was a problem was I was delayed getting home one entire day because the flight from Sacramento was delayed. That made getting to my connecting flight impossible. I had to stay another night at the hotel and incur that expense as a result.

Not efficient. Missed my connecting flight over improper operation of spirit crew.

I couldn't understand the crew when they announced it was a new plane and there was therefore no wifi, huh? Seriously lame for 2025!

My experience was very nice. However, my Spirit flight 409 from Las Vegas to Tampa… the gate Associate Tissa was extremely unprofessional and boarder line rude. While in line I found out that my Uncle died… in that moment Tisza asked if I would help in car of an emergency as I paid for an exit row seat. I stayed “I will”… Tissa didn’t hear then implied that I didn’t understand English, yelled that I needed to speak up and other things. Associates like that will cause Spirit airlines to lose customers.

They kept delaying us and not providing any information which cost us hundreds of dollars . We had an event to get to and missed our even that we had paid for along with lots of wasted time and money booking nee flights.

The people were wonderful, but I hated the way they over charged for luggage, especially for stops which were charged the same as starting point to final destination.

First time flying Spirit and I was pleasantly surprised. Service was as advertised. Crew were very professional and friendly and excellent in dealing with a customer who felt ill on the flight.

Fantastic. Had handicapped traveler and they helped us through security, helped with boarding, helped put wheelchair together, and were all very patient. A pleasant change from previous spirit flights I’ve taken. Highly recommend.

Spirit's seating does not work for an overnight flight and my back is killing me. This airline does not meet the minimum standards for being an airline.

I was booked to Reno with a carry on and a personal item on Alaska airlines. Kayak booked me on a return flight on Spirit on which I was not allowed a carry on. What a nightmare. It cost me an upgrade on Spirit and a checked bag fee, a total of $125, to get a small carry on bag home. Kayak needs to learn about the Go restrictions on Spirit before quoting a price on a round trip ticket.

Seats had more cushion in this flight. Otherwise, I got what I paid for. Will avoid spirit airlines at all cost.

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