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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$166	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Reno is currently $166
Cheapest one-way flight	$70	Frontier 1 stop 5 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Reno is currently $70
Cheapest nonstop flights	$259	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Reno is currently $259
Last-minute weekend getaway	$313	Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Reno is currently $313
Cheapest business class flights	$439	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Reno is currently $439

Fastest flight	1 hr 8 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Reno takes 1 hr 8 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 San Francisco to Reno is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–180
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $175–240

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Reno

United

Nonstop

from $259

Typical price: $175–260

41 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - RNO Every day

227 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RNO Every day
Southwest

from $335

Typical price: $290–520

348 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RNO Every day
Delta

from $918

Typical price: $820–1,150

149 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RNO Every day
Alaska

from $323

Typical price: $235–540

138 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RNO Every day
American

from $349

Typical price: $305–690

104 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RNO Every day
Frontier

from $166

Typical price: $170–660

19 weekly connecting flights

SFO - RNO Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Reno

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Reno are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $180.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Reno recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $166. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.

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

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Reno is $259, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Reno is $335, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Reno is $918, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Reno is $323, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Reno is $349, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Reno is $166, flying from May 9 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Reno starts at $166 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $70 and departs on Wed, May 6.

1 hr 8 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Reno.

Peak travel is midsummer (Jun–Sep), when the weather's hot, dry and sunny, but also Dec, when it's mild in the city and snowy in the nearby resorts around Lake Tahoe. The Reno Jazz Festival (Apr) includes a competition for school bands. Participants in the Great Reno Balloon Race (Sep) usually take off before dawn. Staged at Stead Field, the National Championship Air Races (Sep) also feature military air displays.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Reno.
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 San Francisco to Reno 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 San Francisco to Reno.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 41 nonstop flights and 227 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 348 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Reno are:

Delta offers 149 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .
Alaska offers 138 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .
American offers 104 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .
Frontier offers 19 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Reno.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Reno recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $166. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.

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

The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Reno is $259, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Reno is $335, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Reno is $918, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Reno is $323, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Reno is $349, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Reno is $166, flying from May 9 to May 10.

United flies direct from San Francisco to Reno.

There are 41 United direct flights from San Francisco to Reno 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 San Francisco and Reno at price $313 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

United flies direct from San Francisco to Reno.

There are 41 United direct flights from San Francisco to Reno 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 San Francisco to Reno on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Reno start at $259 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 San Francisco to Reno, 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 San Francisco and Reno start at $439 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Reno start at $166 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Reno, 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 San Francisco and Reno starts at $313 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Reno at price $313 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Reno, 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.