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$81 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Reno

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Reno departing on 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Sacramento to Reno (SMF-RNO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Reno 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Reno

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Reno.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 8:24 amSMF-RNO
12h 47m1 stop
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9:16 pm - 9:46 amRNO-SMF
12h 30m1 stop
$81Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 8:24 amSMF-RNO
12h 47m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:16 pm - 9:46 amRNO-SMF
12h 30m1 stop
$123Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Mon, May 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 8:24 amSMF-RNO
12h 47m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:19 am - 6:42 pmRNO-SMF
9h 23m1 stop
$211Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 7
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 7:55 pmSMF-RNO
4h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 8:55 pmRNO-SMF
6h 15m2 stops
$266Southwest
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
United Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 11:44 pmSMF-RNO
3h 09m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 1:50 pmRNO-SMF
3h 25m1 stop
$307United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:32 pmSMF-RNO
18h 32m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:41 pmRNO-SMF
14h 41m1 stop
$308Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 7
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 3:20 pmSMF-RNO
6h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:15 am - 3:55 pmRNO-SMF
6h 40m2 stops
$309Southwest
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 7:25 pmSMF-RNO
5h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 12:25 pmRNO-SMF
6h 45m2 stops
$312Southwest
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Sun, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:37 pm - 8:21 pmSMF-RNO
24h 44m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:19 am - 1:44 pmRNO-SMF
4h 25m1 stop
$322Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Sun, May 18
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 12:22 pmSMF-RNO
20h 12m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:23 pm - 11:59 pmRNO-SMF
3h 36m1 stop
$382United Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Mon, May 26
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Reno flights

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

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Reno on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Reno. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$81
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 73% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 57% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to Reno

When to book flights from Sacramento to Reno

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Reno 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 Sacramento to Reno

  • Which other cities can I get to from Reno Airport?

    When you book flights from Sacramento to Reno, you will have the option of quickly connecting to a number of additional locations covered by RNO. Apart from being the primary international gateway to Reno, the airport also serves Sparks, Sun Valley, and Carson City. Buses and car rentals are available from RNO to these cities.

  • Which airline(s) should I book when flying from Sacramento to Reno with kids?

    If you are flying from Sacramento to Reno with young children, you should consider booking with Spirit or United Airlines. If you book any of these airlines, you will be comfortable throughout the voyage due to the spacious seats and extra legroom in all of its cabins. Additionally, parents traveling with young children receive priority boarding and deplaning on Spirit and United Airlines.

  • What are the popular layover airports for flights from Sacramento to Reno?

    Depending on the airline you book for your travel from Sacramento to Reno, the most typical layover airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). While SFO acts as the layover airport for United Airlines flights, LAS serves as the layover airport for Spirit.

  • How eco-friendly are fights from Sacramento to Reno?

    United Airlines offers environmentally friendly flights from Sacramento to Reno. The airline has a strong program in place to reduce carbon emissions. Part of what these airlines do is lower their carbon footprint by installing fuel-efficient engines in all of their planes.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Reno?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Reno was $121 for a one-way ticket and $81 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Sacramento to Reno. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    When flying out of Sacramento you will be using Sacramento Intl. You will be landing at Reno, also known as Reno.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Reno?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Reno?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Reno, Southwest or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Reno are Southwest and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $558 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $175 and an overall rating of 6.3.

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

    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 Sacramento to Reno.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reno from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Reno?

    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 Reno with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and RNO 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 Sacramento to Reno?

    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 Reno from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Reno

  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serve as the only destination and departure airports for flights from Sacramento to Reno, respectively. When connecting to SMF to catch your aircraft to Reno, you have many transportation alternatives. Taxis, for example, are the quickest and most dependable mode of transportation from Downtown Sacramento to the airport.
  • Because Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is a West Air hub, selecting this airline for your travel to Reno from SMF allows you the flexibility to fly at any time of day. This is achievable due to West Air's many daily flights from SMF to RNO.
  • You can choose between one-stop flights from SMF to RNO and those that make two or more stops along the way. The majority of travelers on this route prefer one-stop flights, which are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
  • All airlines flying from Sacramento to Reno have pet-friendly policies, making it simple for pet owners to travel with their four-legged companions. Alaska Airlines' pet policy, on the other hand, ranks better among these airlines. The airline has one of the lowest pet costs in the industry and enables pets to travel in-cabin as long as space is available.
  • If you buy economy on United Airlines for your flight from Sacramento to Reno, you can upgrade to first class by adding a small amount of money to your ticket. With this option, this airline provides its customers with the possibility to fly first class while paying less than if they booked first class directly.

Top airlines flying from Sacramento to Reno

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Reno. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.6Entertainment
7.1Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Very good. Sad to learn Southwest is going start to charge for bags

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

I book a filght for me and my daughter from Miami home to Las Vegas and getting her checked in was awful the lady at the baggage check in was horrible!!! She was the rudest person I have ever encountered in my entire life!!!! My daughter dose not speak Spanish and so I was trying to translate for her but the woman would not let me so my daughter was 100 💯 confused because she could not understand what was going on or being said at all horrible absolutely horrible and rude extremely stressful worst experience ever!!!!!!! And then we were actually told by other air port staff not to complain because if we did sprint would make sure we miss our flight ✈️ that they do it all the time 😧

Not good. No updates regarding the flight status until after the fact on the delays and then a cancellation.

If kayak actually provided me this flight and didn’t just send me notifications about it

Worst Airplane ride I ever have taken... My purchased seat was changed without my consent

Surprising everything went well. Nice attendants and fast getting on and off the plane. Overall, was happy with the experience.

I was surprised by a mandatory bag charge when I checked in at the airport. "Carry-on" wasn't an option eventhough all that I had was a small pilot case. I paid $79 so my bag could fly with me.

Not efficient. Missed my connecting flight over improper operation of spirit crew.

I couldn't understand the crew when they announced it was a new plane and there was therefore no wifi, huh? Seriously lame for 2025!

My experience was very nice. However, my Spirit flight 409 from Las Vegas to Tampa… the gate Associate Tissa was extremely unprofessional and boarder line rude. While in line I found out that my Uncle died… in that moment Tisza asked if I would help in car of an emergency as I paid for an exit row seat. I stayed “I will”… Tissa didn’t hear then implied that I didn’t understand English, yelled that I needed to speak up and other things. Associates like that will cause Spirit airlines to lose customers.

They kept delaying us and not providing any information which cost us hundreds of dollars . We had an event to get to and missed our even that we had paid for along with lots of wasted time and money booking nee flights.

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