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$85+ Cheap flights from Reno to San Francisco (RNO - SFO)

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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RNO — SFO
May 4 — May 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Reno to San Francisco are usually found in May or October, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Reno to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reno (RNO) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$85
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$403 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Reno-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Reno-San Francisco flights.
From Reno to San Francisco
One-way flight from Reno to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco.
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Cheapest flights from Reno to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reno to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/276:00 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/310:38 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$169
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:06 pmRNO - SFO
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Thu 5/82:53 pmSFO - RNO
1 stop4h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$181
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/279:12 amRNO - SFO
1 stop22h 19mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/39:54 pmSFO - RNO
1 stop25h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$203
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/249:12 amRNO - SFO
1 stop22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/256:39 pmSFO - RNO
1 stop16h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:40 amRNO - SFO
2 stops7h 20mSouthwest
Sat 9/275:00 amSFO - RNO
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$331
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/294:38 pmRNO - SFO
1 stop4h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 5/13:31 pmSFO - RNO
1 stop5h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$656
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1212:53 pmRNO - SFO
2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/1911:15 amSFO - RNO
2 stops11h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$718

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Reno to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Reno

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-7:14 am

Nonstop1h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

10:38 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$169

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Fri 5/9

8:13 pm-9:48 am

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

8:56 pm-11:36 am

1 stop14h 40m

$188

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Tue 5/27

9:12 am-7:31 am

1 stop22h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

9:54 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop25h 38m

$203

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Sat 5/24

9:12 am-7:31 am

1 stop22h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

6:39 pm-11:06 am

1 stop16h 27m

$232

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Wed 9/3

5:40 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

5:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$331

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Thu 6/12

12:53 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops8h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

11:15 am-11:14 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$718

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Fri 5/16

12:26 pm-12:09 am

1 stop11h 43m

$96

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Tue 8/19

9:12 am-4:08 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$104

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Thu 7/17

6:15 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$110

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Thu 7/17

7:45 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$124

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reno to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Reno-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Reno-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Reno-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Reno-San Francisco 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 Reno-San Francisco 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 Reno to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Reno with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Reno to San Francisco. 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 Reno to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Reno to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 RNO to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Reno to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Reno to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 47% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reno to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Reno to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    If you wish to fly to San Francisco from Reno, then you need to book flights from Reno to San Francisco. There are 9 flights from Reno (RNO) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Reno are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 14m is how long a nonstop flight from Reno to San Francisco typically takes.

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

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $169. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $181 and $203, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $85. Frontier flights start at $87 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $116 one-way.

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

    Consider Copa Airlines (85%), Avianca (82%) or Air New Zealand (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Reno to San Francisco.

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

    While on average a flight from Reno to San Francisco is generally $1,127, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $104. When looking at the most popular route, (Reno - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $169 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reno to San Francisco 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 Reno to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Reno to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$155Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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