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$57 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Reno

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Cheapest round-trip
$179
Overall average: $289
United Airlines
ons. 12/31lør. 1/3
SFO - RNO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$57
Typical prices: $174-$293
Multiple Airlines
søn. 12/14
SFO - RNO • 1 stop
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SFO offers curbside check-in for major airlines.
RNO provides free shuttles to most casino hotels.
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Cheapest • from $179 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Reno (SFO-RNO)

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

ons., dec. 31 - lør., jan. 3
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6:22 pm - 7:34 pmSFO-RNO
1h 12mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:24 amRNO-SFO
1h 24mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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lør., feb. 28 - søn., mar. 1
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8:00 am - 7:42 pmSFO-RNO
11h 42m1 stop
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8:09 pm - 7:53 amRNO-SFO
11h 44m2 stops
$182Multiple Airlines
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tor., jan. 22 - søn., jan. 25
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 11:29 amSFO-RNO
15h 06m1 stop
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9:11 pm - 1:54 pmRNO-SFO
16h 43m1 stop
$189Frontier
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fre., feb. 27 - lør., feb. 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:43 am - 7:09 pmSFO-RNO
10h 26m1 stop
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8:38 pm - 4:13 pmRNO-SFO
19h 35m2 stops
$191Multiple Airlines
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søn., dec. 7 - man., dec. 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:01 amSFO-RNO
28h 01m1 stop
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4:27 pm - 4:51 pmRNO-SFO
24h 24m1 stop
$192Multiple Airlines
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ons., dec. 31 - lør., jan. 3
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 9:46 amSFO-RNO
1h 21mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:24 amRNO-SFO
1h 24mnonstop
$193United Airlines
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tir., dec. 23 - lør., dec. 27
United Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 8:28 pmSFO-RNO
1h 08mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:24 amRNO-SFO
1h 24mnonstop
$194United Airlines
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man., jan. 26 - fre., jan. 30
Frontier Logo
1:49 pm - 9:05 pmSFO-RNO
7h 16m1 stop
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12:24 pm - 7:00 pmRNO-SFO
6h 36m1 stop
$197Frontier
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lør., feb. 7 - tir., feb. 10
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9:16 am - 2:28 pmSFO-RNO
5h 12m1 stop
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7:45 am - 2:02 pmRNO-SFO
6h 17m1 stop
$199Alaska Airlines
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man., dec. 15 - ons., dec. 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:43 am - 3:32 pmSFO-RNO
6h 49m1 stop
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6:30 am - 11:03 amRNO-SFO
4h 33m1 stop
$200Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Reno flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Reno? 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 San Francisco to Reno?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Reno. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Reno, 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 San Francisco to Reno is September, where tickets cost $251 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $373 and $367 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Reno, 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 San Francisco to Reno, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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SFO offers curbside check-in for United, Delta, and Southwest, making it convenient for families or those with heavy luggage.

RNO

RNO offers free shuttles to most casino hotels, making it easy to reach downtown Reno quickly.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$57
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Reno

When to book flights from San Francisco to Reno

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

  • What are some of my transportation options from the Reno Airport (RNO) to downtown Reno?

    One of the most convenient ways to make this trip is on RTC buses that can have you in the downtown area in around 14 minutes. There are also plenty of taxis travelers will find curbside at the terminal buildings that make the trip in 7 minutes.

  • If I would like to stay at a hotel right at the Reno Airport, what would be a good choice?

    There are a couple of hotel properties that have a location right at the entrance to the airport, and they include the Hyatt Place Reno Tahoe Airport and the Aloft Reno – Tahoe International Airport.

  • Upon landing at Reno Airport, where will I find my rental car company?

    There are around nine different rental car agencies operating at this airport. All of the companies have a customer service desk inside of the terminal building, and all of them offer shuttle service that picks up passengers right outside of the terminal building near the baggage claim area to take them to the cars.

  • Is there anything for kids to do while waiting for a flight at the San Francisco International Airport?

    This airport offers three Kids' Spot Play areas at the airport with a play area in each of Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Another thing the kids love doing at this airport is traveling on the AirTrain, which offers amazing views of the entire airport property, including the gates and the runways.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Reno was $57 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    On your way to Reno, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Reno.

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

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Reno flight route.

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Reno flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Reno are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $346 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 $293 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reno from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Reno

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $134 or less one-way and $197 or less round-trip.
  • One of the benefits of the BART system in the bay area is that this system offers an easy way to get from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) without having to drive a car. The yellow line train makes the trip in about 29 minutes.
  • If you are driving your own car to San Francisco International Airport, you will find that this airport offers plenty of convenient parking options, including valet parking that lets you drop your car off right at the entrance to Terminal 2. For travelers looking for a more budget-friendly choice, there is a long-term parking lot located offsite that offers much lower rates on a per-day basis, plus a free shuttle service back to the airport.
  • If someone will be dropping you off at San Francisco International Airport before your flight, there is a Kiss and Fly drop-off location right at the rental car center adjacent to the airport. After passengers that have been dropped off can then board the AirTrain system to travel to the airport.
  • For anyone looking for a quiet and comfortable place to wait for their flight at the San Francisco International Airport, the airport features airline lounges from Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, as well as a Centurion Lounge that all make a good choice for places to wait for your flight that offer food and beverage options as well as entertainment options.
  • For travelers making a trip with pets or service animals, the San Francisco International Airport offers seven different pet relief areas that include features such as drinking bowls and garbage areas with gloves to handle pet waste.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Reno?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Reno.
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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Reno

 
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The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

10.0 ExcellentAnnie, Nov 2025SFO - LAX
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The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

I love a red eye flight. No lines to wait in. Lots of turbulence on the flight and a very shaky landing.

Flight was delayed 14 hours! We missed an entire day of our vacation and had to pay for hotel that we didn’t use

Could not check in online. Called airline twice, thinking Hawaiian Airlines could check me in during phone call. NO. In 2nd phone call, Customer Service explained that due to “transition period” of Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines merger, I could only check in at the airport. In addition, flight to Kahului was late at arrival gate; I made connection to Lihue but my bag did not, so I had to return to Lihue airport a couple hours after my arrival to retrieve the bag.

I still in San Francisco😡the flight has delay and lm not sure l can back to Seattle or not😡lm here from 7.30pm and still waiting😡 l never will use of Kayak.

On time boarding, take off and landing. Will fly again with Alaska Airlines.

Flight was smooth, pleasant passengers and crew. Enjoyed the experience

Flight attendant was awful, I felt second hand embarrassment with every one of her interactions with people onboard. She was so incredibly rude every chance she got

Great flight - efficient and cheerful team on board, at SFO gate. Also, PAE (Paine Field, Everett, WA) is a great little airport to fly out or in to!

I was sitting towards back of plane and the flight attendants I thought spoke unusually loud for an evening flight. They chatted and chatted all night long and it seemed odd to me that they didn’t try to lower their voices. It is annoying as a passenger to hear all their conversations.

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

The ticketing agents were rude but then we had a great gate agent very nice we had to ride a buss out to where the plane was parked but it was in some back corner of the airport when we got to the plane the captain who was great btw was cleaning the plane because the same rude ticketing agent told them they we not contracted to vacuum the plane. The ride to las Vegas was fine We had a connecting flight to Dallas. The flight was fine but when we arrived in Dallas everyone who flew on any frontier airlines the picked up bags from baggage claim D15 had to wait over a hour for their bags to start we arrived at 11:30pm ish to the gate we didn't leave the baggage clamed till 12:50 am very not happy and i used to fly frontier 4 times a week for work in Denver i will not be using them again

I missed a flight because of a delay. I had to buy a new ticket through Southwest.

My flight was delayed by two hours which made it so that I would miss my layover flight. I stood in line for customer service for over an hour and when I reached the agent she told me to scan a QR code and it'll give me options. I wasn't offered any help, guidance or compensation, only told that I have options but that I had to figure it all out myself. I was refunded part of the trip and had to buy an expensive same day ticket from another airline in order to get home. I will never fly Frontier again.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Although an hour and a half early was told by staff at check in they had overbooked and could not check us in for the flight.

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

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