Reno is served by Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), the main airport for Northern Nevada and a key gateway for Lake Tahoe ski resorts and casinos. It offers a solid domestic arrival network with flights from major airline hubs and a growing number of direct leisure destinations, supported by a mix of network and low-cost carriers flying into RNO.
The airport's most vital routes are arrivals from key domestic hubs. Top departure points include from Seattle (SEA) on Alaska, Salt Lake City (SLC) on Delta, Denver (DEN) on United and Frontier, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) on American, and Chicago (ORD) on United and American into RNO. It also receives direct flights from popular leisure cities like Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Los Angeles (LAX), and seasonal services from other destinations.
Reno-Tahoe International is served by all major U.S. network carriers arriving into RNO: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Low-cost carriers Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines provide important competition on many inbound routes. Alaska Airlines also has a significant presence flying into Reno. Allegiant Air may offer seasonal service to RNO.
To find affordable flights to Reno, book hub arrivals 3-6 weeks in advance. For leisure destinations on Southwest or Frontier flying into RNO, book 2-3 months ahead for the best deals. Use flight comparison tools. Flying on weekdays (Tuesday-Thursday) into Reno is typically cheaper. Reno often has competitive fares from the West Coast, Southwest, and major hubs. For international travel into RNO, connecting through Seattle (SEA), Salt Lake City (SLC), or Denver (DEN) is standard — consider flying into one of those hubs on a competitive long-haul route first, then taking a domestic flight to Reno. Southwest's presence often provides good value with transparent pricing for inbound flights.