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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Reno to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Reno to San Francisco

Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
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6:30 am - 9:22 pmRNO-SFO
14h 52m1 stop
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5:45 am - 6:03 pmSFO-RNO
12h 18m1 stop
$115Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
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5:43 pm - 8:44 amRNO-SFO
15h 01m1 stop
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5:45 am - 6:03 pmSFO-RNO
12h 18m1 stop
$117Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
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6:30 am - 1:25 pmRNO-SFO
6h 55m1 stop
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7:30 am - 10:29 pmSFO-RNO
14h 59m1 stop
$140Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
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6:30 am - 1:25 pmRNO-SFO
6h 55m1 stop
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5:45 am - 6:03 pmSFO-RNO
12h 18m1 stop
$142Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 30
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11:51 am - 12:14 amRNO-SFO
12h 23m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 6:30 pmSFO-RNO
4h 45m1 stop
$165Frontier
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Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 12
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7:45 am - 2:02 pmRNO-SFO
6h 17m1 stop
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2:52 pm - 11:10 pmSFO-RNO
8h 18m1 stop
$183Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3
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10:43 am - 12:08 pmRNO-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
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1:15 pm - 2:21 pmSFO-RNO
1h 06mnonstop
$184United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 2
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3:30 pm - 4:48 pmRNO-SFO
1h 18mnonstop
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8:25 am - 9:34 amSFO-RNO
1h 09mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:08 pm - 9:35 pmRNO-SFO
6h 27m1 stop
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2:52 pm - 11:10 pmSFO-RNO
8h 18m1 stop
$191Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
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7:00 am - 1:59 pmRNO-SFO
6h 59m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 10:30 pmSFO-RNO
6h 00m1 stop
$230Hawaiian Airlines
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RNO's single terminal simplifies navigation.
Use BART from SFO for quick city transfers.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $165 (round-trip)
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Cheapest round-trip
$115
Overall average: $299
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$179
Typical prices: $274-$533
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Reno to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Reno to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Reno to San Francisco? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Reno to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Reno to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Reno to San Francisco, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Reno to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Reno to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Reno to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $264 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $349 and $349 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Reno to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $204, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Reno to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Reno to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Reno to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Reno to San Francisco

 
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Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$54
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Reno to San Francisco

When to book flights from Reno to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reno to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Reno to San Francisco

  • What are the differences between Business Class and Economy for this route?

    This is fully dependent on the airline you’re traveling with because different airlines have different amenities on offer. For example, United Airlines Business has priority boarding, reclinable seats, a selection of food and drinks, and access to their lounge before boarding while United Airlines has all these amenities plus access to a library of movies and TV for your entertainment.

  • Which is the best airline for an unaccompanied minor?

    United and American Airlines both have a service dedicated to helping unaccompanied minors travel safely and comfortably. With this service, your child will be guided through check-in and security and then helped with the boarding process to make everything smooth. In addition, the crew members will look out for them during the entire trip and make sure they arrive safely and are handed over to an authorized adult.

  • How do I access downtown San Francisco from San Francisco International Airport?

    The quickest and most convenient transfer option from SFO Airport is using a taxi which will be available at all terminals and will also drop you at any location in the city making it ideal for anyone with a lot of luggage. The metro offers a cheaper alternative although they can only be accessed from the International Terminal and aren’t available at night.

  • How can I make my trip more sustainable?

    There are multiple ways to make your trip more sustainable and you can start with booking nonstop flights instead of connecting flights to reduce the overall carbon emissions on your trip. You can also take public transport to and from the airport to help keep your carbon footprint down. Lastly, book with a sustainable airline such as Alaska Airlines. They use split scimitar winglets on their aircraft to help with fuel efficiency and also pioneered Required Navigation Performance which helps with direct flying hence reducing carbon emissions per flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Reno to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Reno to San Francisco was $54 for a one-way ticket and $115 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Reno and San Francisco?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Reno to San Francisco?

    Reno airport is called Reno and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Reno to San Francisco?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Reno to San Francisco flight route: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Vueling, JetBlue, and Iberia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Reno to San Francisco?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Reno to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Reno to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Reno and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Reno to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Reno to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Reno to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Reno to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $328 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $289 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Reno to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Reno to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Reno to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Reno is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Reno to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Reno with another airline. Booking your flights between Reno and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Reno to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Reno up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Reno to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $212 or less one-way and $396 or less round-trip.
  • United Airlines is the only airline with direct connections between Reno (RNO) and San Francisco (SFO). If you’re looking to avoid a layover during your flight, this is the best option to book with.
  • Taking a taxi or driving via the I-580S is the best and quickest way to get from downtown Reno to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). Public transport, while available, takes a long time and will require you to walk to Reno Greyhound Station.
  • Alaska Airlines has two options for Economy Class: Saver and Main. Saver offers a carry-on baggage allowance and the option to purchase extra legroom while Main has the same options plus pre-reserved seat assignment and a changeable ticket.
  • When flying with the kids, United Airlines is a good option. They have Wi-Fi and other options for inflight entertainment which should help keep the kids busy and distracted during the flight.
  • United Airlines has three options for Economy Class: Basic Economy, Economy, and Economy Plus. Basic Economy doesn’t allow any hand luggage and you have to pay for advance seat selection. Economy on the other hand allows advance seat selection and hand luggage for free while Economy offers all those plus extra legroom, a changeable ticket, and the option to upgrade for a lower cost.

Prefer to fly direct from Reno to San Francisco?

 
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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Reno to San Francisco

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11094 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
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It was fine, mostly I was just happy to be on my last leg home. No in flight entertainment but that's forgivable since it was only a 2 hour flight.

8.0 ExcellentSerena, Oct 2025SEA - SFO
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It was fine, mostly I was just happy to be on my last leg home. No in flight entertainment but that's forgivable since it was only a 2 hour flight.

Flight was cancelled, then rebooked on a flight that I was unable to get through since they had closed the gate.

This was likely the smallest, oldest plane I've been on. It didn't handle turbulence well and we were all jostled a lot more than I'm used to. At least it was a short flight.

Boarding process was poorly handled by the gate crew and the onboard crew. No effort was made to provide equal treatment to passengers with overhead bin space. Crew seemed disengaged and unfriendly.

It was a good experience! Thank you:) No sparkling mineral water… 🥲

On time, WiFi worked, reasonable legroom, helpful staff. Unfortunately there was no water for handwashing in the rear lavatory.

Miss bigger screens for movies Staff was friendly Seats comfortable Bathroom line long

Seats are so small now that it's very hard even for a medium-sized person to be comfortable!!!

My experience would’ve been great because we were on a new plane, but they said as we boarded that the plane would be too new to have WiFi, which to me is unreasonable - newer planes should def have WiFi! It was a 5 hour flight from Anchorage to San Fran and because there was no WiFi, I had to take an unexpected half day off work, which was super annoying because I had a lot to do and we only found out a few minutes before takeoff.

I liked the crew. There was no food flight to short

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

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