Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO): what you need to know
Reno's timezone is UTC-7, making Reno 18 hours behind Sydney.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SYD to RNO flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SYD and RNO:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Rs166,987 is the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs276,096. These prices can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to RNO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SYD:
Arriving at Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RNO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Reno/Tahoe International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Alamo and explore beyond Reno's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Reno/Tahoe International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to central Reno
The street address for RNO is 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Reno/Tahoe International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Reno. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Reno in May.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Reno, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to RNO in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Reno. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in United States, head for San Francisco, roughly 306 kilometres south-west of Reno. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are highlights.
