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$59 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Reno

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Reno departing on 8/25. 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 Flights 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Reno

Thu, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:01 amSMF-RNO
4h 31m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:56 am - 9:34 pmRNO-SMF
9h 38m1 stop
$108Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:01 amSMF-RNO
4h 31m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 2:52 pmRNO-SMF
8h 27m1 stop
$110Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:36 pm - 10:47 amSMF-RNO
19h 11m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:12 am - 7:21 pmRNO-SMF
10h 09m2 stops
$258Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 11:59 pmSMF-RNO
8h 49m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:59 pmRNO-SMF
14h 59m1 stop
$278Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
9:10 am - 2:25 pmSMF-RNO
5h 15m2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:35 am - 6:15 pmRNO-SMF
6h 40m2 stops
$303Southwest
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
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8:35 pm - 11:01 amSMF-RNO
14h 26m2 stops
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6:25 am - 6:03 pmRNO-SMF
11h 38m2 stops
Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
Southwest Logo
11:15 am - 3:25 pmSMF-RNO
4h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 1:15 pmRNO-SMF
6h 10m2 stops
$328Southwest
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
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8:25 pm - 4:32 pmSMF-RNO
20h 07m3 stops
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6:25 am - 2:52 pmRNO-SMF
8h 27m1 stop
Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
United Airlines Logo
6:46 am - 3:08 pmSMF-RNO
8h 22m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:25 amRNO-SMF
3h 25m1 stop
$362United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sat, Sep 27
United Airlines Logo
7:03 pm - 3:08 pmSMF-RNO
20h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 7:41 pmRNO-SMF
3h 46m1 stop
$386United Airlines
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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
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 73% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 36% lower on average.
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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $59 for a one-way ticket and $108 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 $179 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.

Reviews of the 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Reno? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

4.0 OkayTraci, Jun 2025OAK - SEA
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

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 liked how cheap it was but both my flights were delayed heavily

It was okay delay was long but I made it

Flight was cancelled. No reason given. No apologies. Next available flight is two days later. Ruined our 4th of July plans.

I have never flown Spirit it was much better than anticipated!

Staff was very friendly. They attended to people nicely and reprimanded, in a professional way, to those who wouldn’t listen. AC wasn’t working on the flight waiting to depart in Burbank, so it was uncomfortable for a while since the flight was delayed but then better before take off.

Good on that leg. When I arrived in Detroit I had to wait over an hour for luggage.

The crew was very nice. I would like to see them offer basic refreshments just like a soda and pretzels, etc. for free.

I missed my flight because I was not informed that I had to check in 45 minutes before my flight and I was not allowed to check in any time after that. I was there at boarding time and their customer service was poor and they told me since I didn't check in 45 minutes prior, I couldn't get my boarding pass. I received an email containing my "e ticket" which I Thought was going to get me boarded.But but they said that was just an Itinerary and it was no good to help me get on the plane. I had already missed one flight earlier that afternoon and had to pay for this flight.And then when I missed it they told me it was gonna cost me another $99 to reschedule my flight

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

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