Find Cheap Flights from Reno to San Francisco (RNO - SFO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Reno to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$152	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco is currently $152
Cheapest one-way flight	$76	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Reno to San Francisco is currently $76
Cheapest nonstop flights	$239	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco is currently $239
Last-minute weekend getaway	$242	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Reno to San Francisco is currently $242
Cheapest business class flights	$419	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17	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 $236

Typical price: $175–260

41 weekly nonstop flights

RNO - SFO Every day

230 weekly connecting flights

RNO - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $361

Typical price: $295–520

361 weekly connecting flights

RNO - SFO Every day
Delta

from $1,073

Typical price: $820–1,150

139 weekly connecting flights

RNO - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $259

Typical price: $240–530

126 weekly connecting flights

RNO - SFO Every day
American

from $428

Typical price: $325–690

98 weekly connecting flights

RNO - SFO Every day
Frontier

from $152

Typical price: $170–630

12 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 18 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 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 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 $152. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $76.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Reno to San Francisco is $236, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Reno to San Francisco is $361, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Reno to San Francisco is $1,073, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Reno to San Francisco is $259, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest American flight from Reno to San Francisco is $428, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Reno to San Francisco is $152, flying from May 7 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco starts at $152 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $76 and departs on Wed, May 6.

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 41 nonstop flights and 230 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 361 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:

Delta offers 139 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 126 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 98 connecting flights per week. American flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Frontier offers 12 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 $152. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $76.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Reno to San Francisco is $236, flying from May 9 to May 10.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Reno to San Francisco is $361, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Reno to San Francisco is $1,073, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Reno to San Francisco is $259, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest American flight from Reno to San Francisco is $428, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Reno to San Francisco is $152, flying from May 7 to May 11.

United flies direct from Reno to San Francisco.

There are 41 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 $242 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

United flies direct from Reno to San Francisco.

There are 41 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 7 to Sun, May 10 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 14 to Sun, May 17 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Reno and San Francisco start at $152 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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 $242 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Reno and San Francisco at price $242 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

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.