Cheap Flights from RNO to PHX: When to Fly from Reno to Phoenix

 

The cheapest times to fly from RNO to PHX are

• August 6th to February 25th (except the weeks of August 13th, August 27th, and January 1st)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from RNO to PHX is early December. Prices can be as high as $706 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $240 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Phoenix

Flying from Reno, NV (RNO) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) will usually cost between $240 to $354 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $243. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $411. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $167 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $268 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RNO to PHX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the RNO to PHX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the RNO to PHX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Reno. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.28, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $32 (11%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $261. Return trip prices are from the PHX to RNO flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from RNO to PHX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 4 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RNO to PHX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, JetBlue, Qantas, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 601 miles or 967 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from RNO to PHX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RNO to PHX flight is about 2 hour 4 minutes.

How many flights go between Reno, NV and Phoenix, AZ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 50 available flights from RNO to PHX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from RNO to PHX tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 17% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 34% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave PHX heading for RNO about 5 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Phoenix, AZ is about 4 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 7 minutes late
• American: 11 minutes late
• SkyWest: 2 minutes early
• Mesa: on time
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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