Travelling from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO): what you need to know
Reno is one hour behind Albuquerque and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your ABQ to RNO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Albuquerque Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ABQ and RNO include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
ABQ is located at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Albuquerque Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart ABQ reach their destination without delay.
Albuquerque Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Albuquerque. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ABQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Albuquerque Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
Book a hotel close to RNO if you're taking a late Albuquerque Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Reno / Tahoe Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Alamo and discover more of Reno and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Reno / Tahoe Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to central Reno
You'll find RNO at 2001 East Plumb Lane.
From Reno / Tahoe Airport, Reno is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
The quietest month for a flight from Albuquerque Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Reno based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Reno is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Albuquerque Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ABQ to RNO in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Reno. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Reno. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island are key reasons to visit.