Are there direct flights from Reno to San Francisco?

Yes, direct flights from Reno to San Francisco are available. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 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 means that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights involve connections.

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

The typical direct flight time from Reno to San Francisco is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, or 85 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 14 minutes, which is 434 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 309 kilometers. These durations provide an overview of travel times for both direct and connecting options.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Reno to San Francisco come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deals. Travelers can typically find competitive prices for this route. This assessment is based on pricing patterns observed over a 30-day window, indicating consistent opportunities for good value.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Reno to San Francisco

2026-10-08 – 2026-10-19
RNO - San Francisco
46% AI deal score
$123
$116
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2026-11-04 – 2026-11-18
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2026-10-01 – 2026-10-05
RNO - San Francisco
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$277
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2026-10-12 – 2026-10-19
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72% AI deal score
$249
$156
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2026-10-05 – 2026-10-07
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72% AI deal score
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-19
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72% AI deal score
$262
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-21
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70% AI deal score
$249
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2026-10-26 – 2026-10-29
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69% AI deal score
$258
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2026-10-16 – 2026-10-19
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69% AI deal score
$262
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2026-10-13 – 2026-10-14
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Reno to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Reno to San Francisco

Right now, only 4% of recent fares for cheap flights from Reno to San Francisco are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $309–$492, with a median price of $368. Current fares are near the typical level for this route, and new deals appear almost daily.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Reno to San Francisco, you'll find that December, April, and January stand out as the most affordable months. In these months, the median fare is consistently $234, offering a significant saving compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Reno to San Francisco takes about 14h 48m, including connections. This is because most itineraries connect at least once. Only 11.7% of recent fares are 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, which classifies it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively brief travel time in the air, though connecting itineraries extend the overall journey duration.

How much is a round trip from Reno to San Francisco

Regular price: $97 - $292

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

The regular price range for this route is between $97 and $292. The current lowest deal is $116 with United Airlines for travel from Oct 8-Oct 19.

now $116

Low $97

High $292

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 to fly 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

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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

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$374

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$390

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$453

$847

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$368

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$374

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$364

$354

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$277 → $138

50%

2 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 7

$268 → $168

37%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$262 → $163

38%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$249 → $156

37%

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

Fly in December, April, or January for the best prices

Historically, December, April, and January offer the lowest median prices at $234.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 14h 48m

Flights from Reno to San Francisco typically take 14h 48m with two stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 88.3% of recent fares, with United Airlines offering direct deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Reno to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Reno main airports to depart from

Reno–Tahoe International (RNO)

Cheapest

Reno-Tahoe International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Reno to San Francisco.

📍 ~5 km from Reno city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$116

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Reno.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic routes and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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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 around $246. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to approximately $325. For those booking 60+ days out, the average price is about $447, indicating that booking too far in advance may not secure the lowest fare across the trailing quarter.

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 can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $492 or less. This threshold of $309 represents a competitive fare based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day window.

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 appears as both a cheapest and potentially most expensive month, the median price of $234 indicates it can offer good value. These trends are based on data observed over a 270-day window.

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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: $97 - $292

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

The regular price range for this route is between $97 and $292. The current lowest deal is $116 with United Airlines for travel from Oct 8-Oct 19.

now $116

Low $97

High $292

The cheapest time to fly from Reno to San Francisco

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

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$374

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$390

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$453

$847

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$368

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$374

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

RNO - San Francisco

Reno (RNO) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$364

$354

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$277 → $138

50%

2 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 7

$268 → $168

37%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

$262 → $163

38%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$249 → $156

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Reno to San Francisco