Cheap flights from Reno to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $192
Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco is currently $192
Cheapest one-way flight $96
Frontier 1 stop 23 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Reno to San Francisco is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights $239
United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 21 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco is currently $239
Last-minute weekend getaway $287
Alaska 1 stop 4 hr Fri, May 1 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Reno to San Francisco is currently $287
Cheapest business class flights $419
United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 21 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco is currently $419
Fastest flight 1 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Reno to San Francisco takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Reno to San Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–185
January
Most expensive
Typical prices: $175–240

Popular airlines from Reno to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $239
    Typical price: $175–260
    40 weekly nonstop flights
    RNO - SFO Every day
    245 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    from $357
    Typical price: $295–520
    505 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    from $259
    Typical price: $240–530
    202 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    from $990
    Typical price: $830–1,200
    155 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $410
    Typical price: $330–700
    115 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SFO Every day
  • Frontier
    from $192
    Typical price: $170–630
    10 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - SFO Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Reno

  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
    Reno United States 9 min 3 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 17 min 111 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 3 hr 43 min 191 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 3 hr 34 min 180 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 20 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 28 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 35 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 52 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Reno to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Reno to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $185.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $192. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Reno to San Francisco is $239, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Reno to San Francisco is $357, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Reno to San Francisco is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Reno to San Francisco is $990, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest American flight from Reno to San Francisco is $410, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Reno to San Francisco is $192, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco starts at $192 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Reno to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Reno to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Reno to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Reno to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 40 nonstop flights and 245 connecting flights per week. United flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 505 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Reno to San Francisco are:
  • Alaska offers 202 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Delta offers 155 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 115 connecting flights per week. American flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Frontier offers 10 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Reno and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $192. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Reno to San Francisco is $239, flying from May 21 to May 24.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Reno to San Francisco is $357, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Reno to San Francisco is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Reno to San Francisco is $990, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest American flight from Reno to San Francisco is $410, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Reno to San Francisco is $192, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
United flies direct from Reno to San Francisco.
  • There are 40 United direct flights from Reno to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Reno and San Francisco at price $287 is offered by Alaska from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.
United flies direct from Reno to San Francisco.
  • There are 40 United direct flights from Reno to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Reno to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Reno and San Francisco start at $239 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Reno to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Reno and San Francisco start at $419 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Reno and San Francisco start at $192 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.
To book business class trips from Reno to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Reno and San Francisco starts at $287 from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4 with Alaska.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Reno and San Francisco at price $287 is offered by Alaska from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.
To find last-minute flight deals from Reno to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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