Flying from Melbourne to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO): What you need to know
The timezone in Reno is UTC-8, which is 19 hours behind Melbourne. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is located in Reno.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to RNO. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Melbourne to RNO that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and RNO include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to RNO flight is so much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near RNO:
Follow your own route with a Reno-Tahoe International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Alamo and discover more of Reno and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Reno-Tahoe International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find RNO at 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Getting from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to central Reno
Central Reno is around 8 kilometres from Reno-Tahoe International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Rs171,659 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Return flights start at Rs314,157. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to RNO, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Reno-Tahoe International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
March is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). Plan your visit to Reno in September for a more low-key escape.
Book a Melbourne to RNO plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reno to range from 13ºC to 35ºC.
December sees temperatures of between -8ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Reno-Tahoe International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reno
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reno:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Bicentennial Sculpture Park, Truckee River Whitewater Park and Ultimate Rush Speed & Thrill Park are essential stops on your Reno itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Reno is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres southwest of Reno, a visit to San Francisco will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
Around 177 kilometres southwest of Reno, Sacramento is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Sacramento Waterfront, California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
