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Cheapest round-trip
$243
Typical prices: $393-$613
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/24Fri 9/28
RNO - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$156
Typical prices: $181-$333
Frontier
Mon 10/15
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, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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7:28 am - 11:40 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
16h 12m1 stop San Diego
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12:52 pm - 9:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
8h 08m1 stop San Diego
$243Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
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11:40 am - 3:42 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
4h 02m1 stop San Diego
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6:52 am - 9:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
14h 08m1 stop San Diego
$260Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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7:28 am - 11:40 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
16h 12m1 stop San Diego
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12:52 pm - 9:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
8h 08m1 stop San Diego
$263Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
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9:03 am - 6:59 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 56m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:37 am - 6:18 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
9h 41m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$271Frontier
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
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9:03 am - 6:59 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 56m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:44 pm - 6:18 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
46h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$272Frontier
Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 18
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9:03 am - 6:53 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:29 pm - 8:18 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
13h 49m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$311Frontier
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5
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8:53 am - 6:59 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 06m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:50 pm - 6:32 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
5h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$324Frontier
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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7:58 am - 3:42 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 44m2 stops Portland San Diego
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
4h 00m1 stop San Diego
$328Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27
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7:03 pm - 7:48 amRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
12h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:23 pm - 8:08 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
13h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$331Frontier
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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7:03 pm - 7:48 amRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
12h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:23 pm - 8:08 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
13h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$337Frontier
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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 start at $243. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $393 to $613. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $243 on Alaska Airlines.

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Cheapest flight

$156
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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

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

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

  • 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

    Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Reno to Sacramento route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 43%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $392 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $677: a $285 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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.

  • 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 $243 to $1,174. 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 $324, which is 65% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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 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

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 can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $392 - about $285 less than Thursday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Reno (RNO)
Sacramento (SMF)