Are there direct flights from Reno to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Reno to San Francisco are available, making up 11.7% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is 2. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

What's the flight time from Reno to San Francisco?

The median direct flight time from Reno to San Francisco is 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 309 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically around 7 hours and 14 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Reno to San Francisco come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Reno to San Francisco are classified as frequent. This indicates that opportunities for finding lower-priced fares on this route arise regularly. Travelers can typically expect to see favorable pricing options appear often.

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2026-08-10 – 2026-08-24
RNO - San Francisco
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2026-09-17 – 2026-09-30
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Reno to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Reno to San Francisco

Right now, only 4% of recent fares from Reno to San Francisco are classified as a good price. For cheap flights from Reno to San Francisco, prices typically range from $309–$492, with a median of $368. Current fares are near the typical level, indicating that prices are consistent with recent trends for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Reno to San Francisco, you'll find that December, April, and January offer the lowest median fares, all at $234. These months present the most budget-friendly options compared to the overall median price for the route.

A typical journey from Reno to San Francisco takes about 14h 48m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, as only 11.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Reno to San Francisco. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The route from Reno to San Francisco covers a distance of 309 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience, though the typical journey time is influenced by the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Reno to San Francisco

Regular price: $99 - $287

Prices for flights from Reno to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $99 and $287. The current lowest deal is $117 with United Airlines, for travel from Sep 17-Sep 30.

now $117

Low $99

High $287

The cheapest time to fly from Reno to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from RNO to SFO is January, with a median price of $234. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $545. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $234

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $545

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Reno to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Reno to San Francisco

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$570

$411

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$682

$378

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$553

$313

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$565

$427

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$557

$496

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$536

$283

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Reno to San Francisco

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$682 → $378

45%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$513 → $255

50%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$536 → $283

47%

3 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 8

$520 → $279

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Reno to San Francisco

Reno - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Reno to San Francisco are near the typical level of $368.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: December, April, January

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are December, April, and January, with median prices of $234.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 14h 48m

The median flight time from Reno to San Francisco is 14 hours and 48 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.7% of recent flights are direct; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from Reno to San Francisco recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Reno to San Francisco appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Reno main airports to depart from

Reno–Tahoe International (RNO)

Cheapest

Reno–Tahoe International is a great choice for flights from Reno to San Francisco.

📍 ~4 km from Reno city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$194

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good option for travelers flying from Reno to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, and rail)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative arrival airport, directly accessible via BART public transit from San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$251

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

77% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Reno to San Francisco are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $246. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually sees prices rise to about $325. For those booking 7-13 days out, the average price is approximately $303, while waiting until 14-27 days before departure can result in an average price of $523.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Reno to San Francisco is considered to be $309 or less. The median price for this route was $368. Prices typically increase for tickets above the median, with 75% of prices observed being $492 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Reno to San Francisco are December, April, and January, with a median price of $234 in each of these months. The annual median price for this route is $368. While December is listed as one of the cheapest months, it also represents the most expensive month with a median price of $234, indicating price variability within that month.

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Reno to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Reno to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Reno to San Francisco

Regular price: $99 - $287

Prices for flights from Reno to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $99 and $287. The current lowest deal is $117 with United Airlines, for travel from Sep 17-Sep 30.

now $117

Low $99

High $287

The cheapest time to fly from Reno to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from RNO to SFO is January, with a median price of $234. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $545. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $234

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $545

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Reno to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Reno to San Francisco

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$570

$411

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$682

$378

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$553

$313

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$565

$427

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$557

$496

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$536

$283

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Reno to San Francisco

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$682 → $378

45%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$513 → $255

50%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$536 → $283

47%

3 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 8

$520 → $279

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Reno to San Francisco