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Cheap Flights to Reno
Which day is cheapest to fly to Reno?
Tuesday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Reno. Flying on Monday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Reno trip. A flight at midday will more often than not be of higher cost.
The neighbouring Las Vegas welcomes millions of visitors a year, but those in-the-know fly to Reno for the same Las Vegas perks without all the pandemonium. Reno is known as the “biggest little city in the world” and a flight to Reno will find tourists in the fourth largest city in Nevada and one of the state’s most popular destinations. It’s no surprise that major Hollywood blockbusters like “Sister Act”, “Magnolia”, “King Pin” and “Pink Cadillac” have been filmed here: Reno acts as lively backdrop that entices visitors of every age to let loose and have a little fun.
In addition to its fine metropolitan fair, Reno’s close proximity to the Truckee River and Lake Tahoe make for excellent daytrips to enjoy the great outdoors in any season. If you’re looking to venture outside the city for a few days in the wintertime, the nearby slopes of world renowned ski resorts Squaw Valley and Diamond Peak will give you a great opportunity to stretch your legs before your return Reno flight. Regardless of when you book your flight to Reno, fine dining, fresh entertainment and fun activities perfect for the whole family await you upon arrival.
Reno climate
Reno seasons are distinct and experience extreme highs and lows when it comes to winter and summer temperatures. For those booking flights to Reno during the winter time, be sure to pack some layers to combat the 4 degrees weather; if you’re looking for a Reno flight during the summer months get ready for scorching sun that’ll leave you sweating at 32 degrees.
When to fly to Reno
Whether you’re hoping to cash in at one of the city’s famed casinos on New Year’s Eve or looking to have some summertime fun enjoying the great outdoors at the Truckee River Whitewater Park, there’s no wrong time to book your flight to Reno.
Peak Season:
Flights to Reno are packed between the months of May and September, when the summer sun is out and Eastern Nevada plays host to excellent outdoor sport and leisure conditions. The Reno River Festival takes place every May and is a huge draw for Reno tourism. Thousands of athletes looking to get wet and wild in the waters of the Truckee River book their Reno flights to participate in adrenaline-soaked activities like white water rafting, kayaking and the Mad Mud Dash, a 4km relay course that’s as filthily fun as it sounds.
Off-Peak Season:
After the summer cools off and before the tourism boom brought on by the winter holidays (December to February), there’s a window of opportunity for those looking to book cheap flights to Reno from the end of September through the beginning of December. Reno cheap flights are plentiful in the months of February and March. The weather may be on the dreary side, but if you’re heading to Reno to check out the city’s famed casinos and entertainment complexes the chilly winds and rainy days of the off-season won’t really affect your visit. Try booking flights to Reno for the last week in April when the Reno Jazz Festival, organised by the University of Nevada, draws musicians from around the country to participate in seminars and attend performances at various venues throughout the city.
Getting around Reno
Your cheap flight to Reno isn’t the only way to reach this Nevada town without breaking the bank. You can catch one of several Greyhound buses that depart regularly from Las Vegas, Carson City, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Amtrak trains also connect to Salt Lake City and Denver. You can get anywhere in downtown Reno on the Ride buses.
