Question 1

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Reno take?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from San Francisco generally make it to Reno in 1h 07m. The flying distance between the two cities is 192 miles.

Question 2

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Reno per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Reno, with an average flight time of 1h 15m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 34 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 3

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Reno per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Reno, with an average flight time of 1h 15m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 34 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Reno?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Reno was $73 for a one-way ticket and $163 for a round-trip.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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, Tuesday 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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, Tuesday 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Reno?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 8:13 am and will be landing in Reno at 9:27 am.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Reno?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Reno jets off at 10:45 pm and lands at 11:58 pm.

Question 11

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Reno?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Reno direct and that is United Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from United Airlines for the route is $179.

Question 12

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Reno?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Reno direct and that is United Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from United Airlines for the route is $179.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Reno?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Reno.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Reno is September, where tickets cost $249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $453 and $384 respectively.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Reno is September, where tickets cost $249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $453 and $384 respectively.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Reno?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Reno?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Reno?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Reno were found on United Airlines ($163) and Alaska Airlines ($201).

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Reno?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Reno were found on United Airlines ($163) and Alaska Airlines ($201).

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Reno, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Reno, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Reno from San Francisco usually cost between $346 and $537 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $163 on United Airlines (Aug 25-Aug 27).

Question 34

What are the most popular airlines flying to Reno?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Reno is United Airlines, followed by Southwest and Alaska Airlines.

Low season	June
High season	February
Cheapest flight	$73

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Flights	$573	1h 11m
Buses	$70	6h 27m

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