Flying from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Reno and San Francisco are in the same timezone, UTC-8.
Flights from RNO to SFO start from 06:00 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:35 with United Airlines. In total, there are 39 weekly Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your RNO to SFO flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
United is your ticket to exploring San Francisco (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with United on this route.
United is the most punctual carrier that offers RNO to SFO flights, with 71.37% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between RNO and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Burbank Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, Rs16,131 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs32,307. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RNO to SFO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from RNO to SFO.
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Handy information about Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
RNO is located at 2001 East Plumb Lane.
82% of flights leaving Reno / Tahoe Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from RNO.
Reno / Tahoe Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Reno. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RNO? If you're catching an early flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel close to SFO if you're catching a late Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit San Francisco in March.
When reserving your flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Francisco International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from RNO to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Fresno is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without seeing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
