Flying from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
The timezone in Reno is UTC-8, which is one hour behind Salt Lake City.
Flights from SLC to RNO start at 08:20 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 23:15 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can take your pick of 24 weekly Salt Lake City Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your SLC to RNO flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Delta is your ticket to exploring Reno (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport offered by this airline.
Delta tops the list for bookings on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that operates SLC to RNO flights. An impressive 89.3% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Salt Lake City Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SLC and RNO include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport flight is $160. A return plane ticket right now is $179. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from SLC to RNO by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SLC to RNO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from SLC land on time.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SLC:
Arriving at Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Salt Lake City Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RNO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Reno / Tahoe Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Alamo and explore beyond Reno's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Reno / Tahoe Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Reno. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Reno is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
December has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SLC to RNO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Reno is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres south-west of Reno, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
San Francisco is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Reno. No journey is complete without seeing Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.







