The observed direct connection between Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers approximately 391 mi. The estimated flight time is around 1h 15m. Horizon Air, Kalitta Charters II, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
How far is Reno from Los Angeles by air?
The great-circle distance between Reno Tahoe International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 391 mi.
How long is the flight from Reno to Los Angeles?
Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 1h 15m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
Is there a direct connection from Reno to Los Angeles?
Yes, a direct connection between RNO and LAX has been observed in our route data.
Which airlines have been observed on this route?
In the available route data: Horizon Air, Kalitta Charters II, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
How often is there a flight from Reno to Los Angeles?
On average around 7 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 2,579 observed flights. Mainly SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines. That is an observation, not a timetable.
What is the current time difference between Reno and Los Angeles?
Same local time in Reno and Los Angeles.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.