Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
San Francisco and Reno are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
Each week, there are 117 San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, pick the 08:32 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:18 with United Airlines.
Your SFO to RNO flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Reno (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SFO to RNO flights, with 78.77% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and RNO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Bob Hope Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
At the moment, $124 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $265. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SFO to RNO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SFO to RNO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RNO instead:
Pick up a Reno/Tahoe International Airport rental car and discover Reno and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Reno/Tahoe International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to central Reno
The street address for RNO is 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Reno/Tahoe International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Reno. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Reno in May.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Reno, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to RNO in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Reno, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 306 kilometres south-west to San Jose to tick off its popular sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
San Francisco is another favourite destination in United States and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Reno. No journey is complete without a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
