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$69+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Reno (SFO - RNO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RNO
jan 10 — jan 171
sáb 1/10
sáb 1/17
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Reno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on dezembro 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 12/312:30 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
dom 1/46:00 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 12/316:22 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
sáb 1/36:00 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$192
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 12/257:20 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
ter 12/306:00 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 12/267:20 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
sáb 12/276:00 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 12/246:22 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
sáb 1/36:00 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 12/237:20 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
qui 12/258:01 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 12/197:20 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
dom 12/211:58 pmRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 12/2510:45 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 13mUnited Airlines
seg 12/298:15 pmRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 12/246:22 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
dom 12/286:00 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 12/257:20 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
dom 12/286:00 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 12/116:40 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
qui 12/186:00 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$289

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Reno (RNO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated dezembro 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$295

Good round-trip deal

$196 or less

Good one-way deal

$147 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Reno that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated dezembro 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Reno that are best for you.

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SFO - RNO

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San Francisco

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10:45 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Reno

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6:00 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$179

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SFO - RNO

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qui 1/8

10:46 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

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6:00 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$179

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SFO - RNO

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10:49 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

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6:00 am-7:12 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$179

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SFO - RNO

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qua 1/7

8:28 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Reno

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10:45 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$179

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SFO - RNO

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6:22 pm-7:34 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Reno

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6:00 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$192

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SFO - RNO

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10:49 pm-11:57 pm

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$209

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6:22 pm-7:34 pm

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6:00 am-7:24 am

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$209

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6:43 pm-10:49 pm

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3:08 pm-6:59 pm

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$213

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SFO - RNO

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San Francisco

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8:55 am-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Reno

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11:59 am-9:55 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$223

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SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

sáb 1/10

6:00 am-5:26 pm

2 stops11h 26m

Reno

ter 1/13

6:45 am-3:08 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$233

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Reno in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Reno flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Reno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Reno flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Reno flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Reno flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Reno

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Reno

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Reno. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Reno. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Reno?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Reno (average of $86). Flying from San Francisco to Reno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $194). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to RNO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Reno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated dezembro 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Reno is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Reno. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Reno flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Reno flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Reno trip
Airports
SFO

For a quick departure, use the AirTrain Red Line to navigate between terminals and avoid long walks.

Read more about SFOBy Harriet Baskas
RNO

Rideshare pickups at RNO are a short walk from baggage claim, across the parking lot.

Read more about RNOBy Scott Laird
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Scott Laird

Expert on RNO

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Reno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reno. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Reno. Reviews last updated dezembro 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier from San Francisco to Reno have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,084 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,431 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Reno. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Reno?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Reno (RNO) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Reno. On a typical day, there are 15 flights from San Francisco to Reno, all of which are around 1h 08m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Reno.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Reno flight route?

    This flight path from San Francisco to Reno was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Reno?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Reno can take about 1h 13m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $179. San Francisco and Reno are separated by a distance of 192 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Reno round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Reno round-trip from $129. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $152, and United Airlines, from $179. Alaska Airlines is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Reno one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Reno are Frontier ($67), United Airlines ($98), and Alaska Airlines ($119).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Reno?

    Consider Air Canada (82%), Lufthansa (78%) or Avianca (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Reno.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Reno?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $124. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Reno) can be booked for $142 on average, our data indicates $394 when flying from San Francisco to Reno.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Reno that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Reno flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Reno?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Reno.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Reno?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Reno by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Reno (average of $86). Flying from San Francisco to Reno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $194). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Reno

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Reno. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated dezembro 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$129Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FrontierCheapest$152Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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