$69 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Reno (RNO)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Reno (SFO-RNO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $69 for one-way flights and $137 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

United
Thu, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 14
SFO
San Francisco
RNO
Reno
$137 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from San Francisco to Reno, returning Tue, Oct 14, priced at $137 found 23 hours ago
United
Sat, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 17
SFO
San Francisco
RNO
Reno
$144 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from San Francisco to Reno, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $144 found 8 hours ago
United
Thu, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 14
SFO
San Francisco
RNO
Reno
$147 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from San Francisco to Reno, returning Tue, Oct 14, priced at $147 found 23 hours ago
United
Tue, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 20
SFO
San Francisco
RNO
Reno
$147 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 18 from San Francisco to Reno, returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $147 found 9 hours ago
United
Wed, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 18
SFO
San Francisco
RNO
Reno
$148 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$148
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from San Francisco to Reno, returning Mon, Aug 18, priced at $148 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 27
SFO
San Francisco
RNO
Reno
$152 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$152
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 25 from San Francisco to Reno, returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $152 found 4 days ago
United
Sat, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 11
SFO
San Francisco
RNO
Reno
$154 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from San Francisco to Reno, returning Mon, Aug 11, priced at $154 found 4 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 9
SFO
San Francisco
RNO
Reno
$156 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 5 from San Francisco to Reno, returning Sat, Aug 9, priced at $156 found 5 days ago
Delta
Sat, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 8
SFO
San Francisco
RNO
Reno
$178 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from San Francisco to Reno, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $178 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Jun 29 - Mon, Jun 30
SFO
San Francisco
RNO
Reno
$208 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jun 29 from San Francisco to Reno, returning Mon, Jun 30, priced at $208 found 1 day ago
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Reno (RNO)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Reno-Tahoe Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$137
Distance
192 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 10 mins

San Francisco to Reno Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Reno

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Reno are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Reno with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Reno

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Reno: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Reno

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Reno in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $69 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Reno flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Reno airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) cost?
Grab cheap return flights starting at $137 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a United flight leaving SFO on July 12 2025 and touching down at RNO. The price was last updated on June 19 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to RNO?
Grab a cheap fare by booking your direct flight from SFO to RNO in November. You can find a one-way United flight for $69 leaving on November 4 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on June 19 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO)?
Take a direct flight with United Airlines and head straight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to RNO?
Fly from SFO to RNO with United. This airline currently has the lowest one-way fare on this route, starting from $69. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on September 3 2025. Prices were last updated on June 19 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO)?
When jetting out of San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), you can take your pick from an average of 5 daily direct flights to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO)?
More people fly between SFO and RNO at 7 PM than at any other time of day. Rather go when it's quieter? Try choosing a quieter departure window and it's possible you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to RNO?
If you fly on a Saturday, you'll get the biggest range of choices for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO).
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 8:45AM UTC-8, leaving from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). You'll be in the air for approximately 1h 11m, touching down at Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) at approximately 9:56AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO)?
The average flight duration from SFO to RNO is 1 hour and 12 minutes, covering a total distance of 190 mi.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO)?
Opt for a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Reno from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Check out your flight options from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO). This is the only airport in Reno you can land at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your departure to book a ticket from SFO to RNO often results in higher prices. While you may find some last-minute discounts, they aren't always guaranteed. Be flexible with your travel plans to maximize your chances of snagging a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to RNO flight and hotel package?
Booking a SFO to RNO flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip all in one place. Select from our wide range of accommodations and then add activities, flights and car rentals to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO)?
If you booked your SFO to RNO flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the fare type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

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