Cheap flights from Reno to San Francisco from $147 RNO → SFO
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $147 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $147, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $87 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- United Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 28 min
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $116 to $147.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$147
21 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 5:36 p.m. · 14 h 13 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$116
13 Nov · United Airlines
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Leaves 2:07 p.m. · 1 h 28 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$147 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$87 10 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 42 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $54 to $164.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 13 Nov to 10 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $116 | United Airlines | Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Nov | $116 | United Airlines | Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $147 | Frontier Airlines | Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Nov | $198 | Frontier Airlines | Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $87 | Frontier Airlines | Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $87.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Reno to San Francisco
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Reno to San Francisco?
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 71% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (42 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $208 | $116 | +247% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $185 | $132 | +208% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $132 | $87 | +120% | 19 |
| 30–59 days | $102 | $54 | +70% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $60 | $60 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Reno → Oakland
13 km from San Francisco
$469
1 Apr 2027 – 4 Apr 2027 · RNO → OAK · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Reno → Monterey
139 km from San Francisco
$231
$84 more than flying to San Francisco
20 Nov · RNO → MRY · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 21 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a one-way flight from Reno to San Francisco?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $147 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $87 with Frontier Airlines, 10 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $116 to $147.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Reno to San Francisco?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $87, 10 Dec, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Reno to San Francisco?
In 42 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 71% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Reno to San Francisco?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $116 with United Airlines, 13 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Reno to San Francisco?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with United Airlines on 13 Nov, takes 1 h 28 min from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 21 Nov, takes 14 h 13 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Reno to San Francisco?
Between 13 Nov and 10 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and United Airlines on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work