Reno, Nevada

Private charter · SAN → RNO

San Diego to Reno

489 miles, about 2 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

San Diego to Reno, door to door faster.

Trade about 10½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from San Diego International Airport in San Diego to Reno Tahoe International Airport in Reno, 489 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
489 mi
Flight
2 hr 50 min
Driving
10½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SANSan DiegoRNOReno
SAN → RNO489 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 50 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing San Diego

Airports in San Diego

  • SAN

    Major airport

    San Diego International Airport

    San Diego · KSAN

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    9,401 ft

  • SDM

    Commercial airport

    Brown Field Municipal Airport

    San Diego · KSDM

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    7,972 ft

  • CLD

    Commercial airport

    McClellan-Palomar Airport

    Carlsbad · KCRQ

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,897 ft

  • MYF

    Regional airport

    Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport

    San Diego · KMYF

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    4,598 ft

  • SEE

    Regional airport

    Gillespie Field

    San Diego/El Cajon · KSEE

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    5,342 ft

  • KRNM

    Regional airport

    Ramona Airport

    Ramona

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

Arriving Reno

Airports in Reno

  • RNO

    Major airport

    Reno Tahoe International Airport

    Reno · KRNO

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    11,001 ft

  • TKF

    Commercial airport

    Truckee Tahoe Airport

    Truckee · KTRK

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    7,001 ft

  • CSN

    Commercial airport

    Carson Airport

    Carson City · KCXP

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    6,101 ft

  • KRTS

    Regional airport

    Reno-Stead Airport

    Reno

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • KA34

    Regional airport

    Dayton Valley Airpark

    Dayton/Carson City

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,343 ft

  • KO79

    Regional airport

    Sierraville Dearwater Airport

    Sierraville

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    3,093 ft

When you land

Things to do in Reno

Reno, long known as the Biggest Little City in the World, has transformed from a gaming town into a hub for technology, manufacturing and logistics. The Tahoe Reno Industrial Center to the east is home to major data centers, battery and electric-vehicle production and distribution facilities, and the University of Nevada, Reno anchors research and a growing startup scene. The Truckee River runs through downtown, where casinos now share space with restaurants, breweries and arts venues.

  1. 01

    Truckee River Whitewater Park

    In the heart of downtown, this stretch of the Truckee River has drop pools and boulders for kayaking and tubing, with riverside paths and parks along both banks.

  2. 02

    National Automobile Museum

    Built around the collection of casino owner Bill Harrah, the museum displays more than 200 classic and historic cars, arranged in galleries and period street scenes.

  3. 03

    Lake Tahoe

    Less than an hour from Reno, the lake’s Nevada shore offers beaches, scenic drives and ski resorts like Mount Rose, Diamond Peak and Heavenly within easy reach.

  4. 04

    Nevada Museum of Art

    Housed in a striking dark building inspired by the Black Rock Desert, the museum focuses on art and the environment, with a rooftop sculpture terrace.

  5. 05

    Virginia City

    About 40 minutes southeast, this preserved Comstock Lode mining town has wooden boardwalks, saloons, mine tours and the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad.

  6. 06

    Midtown District

    South of downtown, Midtown’s colorful murals, local restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques give visitors a look at Reno’s arts and food scene.

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Questions

San Diego to Reno flights

How long is a private flight from San Diego to Reno?

About 2 hr 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 489 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10½ hours.

Which airports do flights from San Diego to Reno use?

You can depart from San Diego International Airport (SAN), Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM), or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and arrive at Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF), or Carson Airport (CSN). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from San Diego to Reno cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between San Diego and Reno?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Reno back to San Diego are priced the same way.

Return flight

Reno to San Diego

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