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Cheapest round-trip
$165
Typical prices: $462-$710
Frontier
Sun 10/14Wed 10/17
SMF - RNO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$117
Typical prices: $196-$370
Frontier
Fri 11/16
SMF - RNO • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 61% price drop
October
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
Cheapest • Avg $312 (round-trip)
San Francisco (SFO)
Shortest trip • 3h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Reno (SMF-RNO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Reno

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:29 pm - 8:18 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
13h 49m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:03 am - 6:53 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$165Frontier
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
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6:23 pm - 6:18 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
23h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:03 pm - 5:28 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$191Frontier
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:23 pm - 5:50 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
23h 27m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:03 am - 8:02 amRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 59m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$216Frontier
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
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7:44 pm - 6:18 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
22h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:03 pm - 5:28 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$251Frontier
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:23 pm - 8:18 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
13h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:35 pm - 5:34 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
22h 59m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$251Frontier
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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10:38 am - 9:49 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
23h 11m1 stop San Diego
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6:33 am - 10:46 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
16h 13m1 stop San Diego
$263Alaska Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:38 pm - 9:49 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
14h 11m1 stop San Diego
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6:33 am - 11:50 amRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 17m1 stop San Diego
$263Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:29 pm - 8:18 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
13h 49m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:03 am - 5:34 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 31m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$296Frontier
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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7:59 pm - 11:28 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
15h 29m1 stop San Diego
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11:25 am - 12:41 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
25h 16m1 stop San Diego
$318Alaska Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 19
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8:57 am - 5:50 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-RNO Reno
8h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:18 pm - 5:33 pmRNO  Reno-SMF Sacramento Intl
20h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$329Frontier
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Price, demand and travel trends for Sacramento to Reno flights

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

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Reno start at $165. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $462 to $710. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $165 on Frontier.

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Key details for Sacramento to Reno flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$117
Most popular time to fly with an average 53% 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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Your Sacramento to Reno flight questions, answered

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • San Francisco (SFO) - 56% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 11% of one-stop connections

    San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Sacramento to Reno route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 77%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $182 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $766: a $584 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Reno?

    Some of the most popular sights in Reno are Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno Amtrak Station and National Bowling Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Reno on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Sacramento to Reno?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Sacramento to Reno. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 25m and 13h 36m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    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 Sacramento to Reno 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 $165 to $1,019. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Sacramento to Reno are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $179, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 25m, compared with 9h 41m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 11h 09m via Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

  • What car rental options are available at Reno Airport (RNO)?

    Reno Airport (RNO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Budget
    • Alamo

Your guide to booking Sacramento to Reno 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 Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $182 - about $584 less than Friday (76% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to Reno trip for September. Fares historically average $182 round-trip in that month - typically $584 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Reno Airport.
    - Days Inn by Wyndham Reno
    - SureStay Plus by Best Western Reno Airport
    - Econo Lodge Near Reno-Sparks Convention Center
  • 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.

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