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$59+ Cheap flights from Reno to San Francisco (RNO - SFO)

RNO — SFO
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Reno to San Francisco are usually found in March or September, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Reno to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Reno to San Francisco

Tue 12/87:45 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Tue 12/1510:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 04m
Deal found 11/9$117
Tue 12/85:31 pm -
1 stop19h 56m
Tue 12/152:22 pm -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 11/9$126
Wed 12/96:02 am -
Nonstop1h 31m
Wed 12/168:55 am -
Nonstop1h 19m
Deal found 11/8$139
Mon 12/75:31 pm -
1 stop19h 56m
Mon 12/146:30 pm -
1 stop22h 02m
Deal found 11/9$141
Wed 12/95:31 pm -
1 stop19h 56m
Wed 12/1610:29 am -
1 stop6h 03m
Deal found 11/8$142
Mon 12/75:31 pm -
1 stop16h 03m
Thu 12/109:16 pm -
1 stop19h 16m
Deal found 11/8$144
Thu 12/105:31 pm -
1 stop17h 55m
Wed 12/1610:29 am -
1 stop25h 11m
Deal found 11/6$153
Thu 12/109:30 am -
Nonstop1h 31m
Wed 12/1612:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 04m
Deal found 11/6$154

Find flight deals from Reno to San Francisco

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$59
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$403 or less

Good one-way deal

$249 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. 14% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Reno to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Reno to San Francisco.

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RenoSan Francisco

RNO Reno - SFO San Francisco

RNOSFO

Reno

Wed 12/23

12:58 pm-7:39 am

1 stop18h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$64

RenoSan Francisco

RNO Reno - SFO San Francisco

RNOSFO

Reno

Tue 12/15

11:19 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$70

RenoSan Francisco

RNO Reno - SFO San Francisco

RNOSFO

Reno

Sat 12/12

11:19 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$70

RenoSan Francisco

RNO Reno - SFO San Francisco

RNOSFO

Reno

Wed 12/30

6:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$70

RenoSan Francisco

RNO Reno - SFO San Francisco

RNOSFO

Reno

Mon 12/7

6:24 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$85

RenoSan Francisco

RNO Reno - SFO San Francisco

RNOSFO

Reno

Wed 12/23

6:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$115

RenoSan Francisco

RNO Reno - SFO San Francisco

RNOSFO

Reno

Thu 2/11

6:01 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops27h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

RenoSan Francisco

RNO Reno - SFO San Francisco

RNOSFO

Reno

Sun 12/13

6:02 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$151

RenoSan Francisco

RNO Reno - SFO San Francisco

RNOSFO

Reno

Thu 1/7

11:25 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Fri 1/8

12:14 pm-1:16 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

$179
Quickest round-trip

RenoSan Francisco

RNO Reno - SFO San Francisco

RNOSFO

Reno

Sat 11/28

8:00 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

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Compare providers for flights from Reno to San Francisco

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

Booking 73 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to San Francisco (average of $239). Flying from Reno to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $419). 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?

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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Reno to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Reno to San Francisco flights typically cost between $283 and $399 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $117 on United Airlines (Dec 8-Dec 15).

The best insider tips for Reno to San Francisco flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Reno to San Francisco trip
Our travel experts
Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on RNO

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Reno to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 12 flights from Reno (RNO) to San Francisco (SFO) per day to choose from. Flights to San Francisco from Reno are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 17m is how long a nonstop flight from Reno to San Francisco typically takes.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Reno to San Francisco in 1h 41m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Reno to San Francisco is about 192 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Reno to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $117. United Airlines is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Air New Zealand (66%), SkyWest Airlines (65%) or Avianca (65%) 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 $1,135, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $147. When looking at the most popular route, (Reno - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $117 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to San Francisco (average of $239). Flying from Reno to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $419). 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 airline flying from Reno to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$117Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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