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Cheapest round-trip
$276
Typical prices: $393-$613
Frontier
Mon 12/3Sat 12/8
RNO - SMF • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$220
Typical prices: $186-$333
Frontier
Sat 11/10
RNO - SMF • 1 stop
Top layover airports
San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $392 (round-trip)
Long Beach Municipal (LGB)
Shortest trip • 3h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Reno to Sacramento (RNO-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Reno to Sacramento

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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5:31 pm - 9:36 amRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
16h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
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10:36 am - 4:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
5h 59m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$276Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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5:31 pm - 9:36 amRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
16h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
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5:11 pm - 4:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
23h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$292Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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5:31 pm - 4:16 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:36 am - 4:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
5h 59m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$294Frontier
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:42 pm - 2:32 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
19h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:19 pm - 4:41 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
22h 22m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$341Frontier
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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6:42 pm - 5:34 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 52m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
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1:33 pm - 4:41 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
27h 08m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$343Frontier
Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 16
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11:29 am - 5:48 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 19m1 stop San Diego
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7:07 am - 4:58 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
9h 51m1 stop San Diego
$352Alaska Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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6:42 pm - 5:24 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:26 pm - 4:41 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
22h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$363Frontier
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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6:42 pm - 11:04 amRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
40h 22m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
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11:00 am - 4:41 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
5h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$392Frontier
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
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7:11 am - 6:10 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 59m1 stop San Diego
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7:05 am - 9:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
13h 55m1 stop San Diego
$393Alaska Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20
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8:35 am - 2:32 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 57m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:36 am - 4:41 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
8h 05m2 stops Ontario Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$397Frontier
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Price, demand and travel trends for Reno to Sacramento flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Reno to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from Reno to Sacramento typically range from $393 to $613. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $276, on Frontier.

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Cheapest flight

$220
One-way flight from Reno to Sacramento

When to book flights from Reno to Sacramento

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Your Reno to Sacramento flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Reno to Sacramento?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Reno to Sacramento.

  • How long is a flight from Reno to Sacramento?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Reno to Sacramento. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 39m and 4h 21m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Reno to Sacramento?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Reno to Sacramento changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $276 to $1,263. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Reno to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Reno to Sacramento are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $350, which is 78% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Reno to Sacramento?

    Flights from Reno to Sacramento usually depart from Reno (RNO) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Reno to Sacramento pass through?

    One-stop flights from Reno to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Long Beach Municipal (LGB) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 25% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Reno to Sacramento?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Reno to Sacramento. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $677, a difference of $285.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Reno to Sacramento?

    Flying via Long Beach Municipal (LGB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 39m, compared with 3h 56m via San Francisco (SFO) and 4h 21m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

  • What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Reno to Sacramento flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $392, about $285 less than Thursday fares (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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