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Nevada Museum Of Art
The state’s flagship art museum, known for contemporary exhibitions, Western art, and strong architecture in downtown Reno. A top cultural stop for visitors.
Flights from San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $165 (€136) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:43, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 185 miles (299 km) distance in 1h 3m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 185 miles (299 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $165 (€136) |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 3m |
First flight 12:43 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$516
Average price
$986
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Flights per day
57
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV will cost around $986 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $516.
Of the 57 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for Reno, NV onThu, Jul 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct flights cover the 299 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the longest flights will take 1 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UA5983Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$423 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV:
A bus is $126 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV costing on average $178 (€147).
A bus is $371 (€306) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV costing on average $423 (€349).
Other travel options to Reno, NV take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV flights for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1362 · AA1405+ AA6188 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 19h37 | 9:12 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2293 · AA1405+ AA6188 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 19h37 | 9:12 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6188+ AA2032 · AA1765 | 1:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h48 | 10:23 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2610 · UA1898 | 1:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h43 | 8:38 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1596 · UA719 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h30 | 8:50 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1596 · UA2852 | 2:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h06 | 10:26 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1321 · AA1765 | 3:54 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h29 | 10:23 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1430 · UA2852 | 4:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h16 | 10:26 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1754 · UA1898 | 4:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 4h13 | 8:38 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1613 | 4:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h14 | 5:59 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2544 · AA1405 | 6:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h16 | 9:12 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2850 · UA5410 | 8:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 14h01 | 10:56 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5983 | 9:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h19 | 10:29 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1757 | 10:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h13 | 11:58 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
AA6404+ AA2418 | 5:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h15 | 12:05 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6404+ AA4165 | 5:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h01 | 3:51 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6404+ AA4053 | 5:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h42 | 6:32 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6294+ AA1668 · AA1765 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 16h25 | 10:25 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6294+ AA1994+ AA4053 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h32 | 6:32 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6294+ AA1668+ AA4165 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h51 | 3:51 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1758 · UA2167 | 6:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h24 | 12:39 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5236 · UA2843 · UA1604 | 7:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h21 | 5:36 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5394 | 8:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1h14 | 9:27 AM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2414 · AA1765 | 8:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 14h10 | 10:25 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2414+ AA4165 | 8:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h36 | 3:51 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2414+ AA4053 | 8:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h17 | 6:32 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2363 · UA2187 · UA719 | 8:33 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h17 | 8:50 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2382 · UA2184 · UA5722 | 8:42 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h04 | 5:46 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1896 · UA5722 | 8:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h56 | 5:46 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6336+ AA2032 · AA1765 | 9:08 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h17 | 10:25 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6336+ AA1994 · AA1765 | 9:08 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h17 | 10:25 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6336+ AA1994+ AA4053 | 9:08 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h24 | 6:32 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6428+ AA1994 · AA1765 | 10:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h16 | 10:25 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6428+ AA2032 · AA1765 | 10:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h16 | 10:25 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6428+ AA1994+ AA4053 | 10:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h23 | 6:32 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2367 · UA5722 | 10:19 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h27 | 5:46 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2115 · UA2187 · UA719 | 10:23 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h27 | 8:50 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA643 · UA2132 · UA719 | 10:23 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h27 | 8:50 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA643 · UA2649 · UA2852 | 10:23 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h03 | 10:26 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA611 · UA2184 · UA5722 | 10:42 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h04 | 5:46 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA611 · UA2108 · UA2852 | 10:42 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h44 | 10:26 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6330+ AA2032 · AA1765 | 11:40 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h45 | 10:25 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA571 · UA2649 · UA2852 | 12:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h26 | 10:26 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2449 · UA2108 · UA2852 | 12:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h26 | 10:26 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5707 | 12:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1h16 | 1:28 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1506 · UA5722 | 12:15 PM San Francisco International Airport | 5h31 | 5:46 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2548 · AA1765 | 12:18 PM San Francisco International Airport | 10h07 | 10:25 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2548+ AA4053 | 12:18 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h14 | 6:32 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA540 · UA719 | 12:43 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h07 | 8:50 PM Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Reno — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Reno trip today.
The state’s flagship art museum, known for contemporary exhibitions, Western art, and strong architecture in downtown Reno. A top cultural stop for visitors.
One of Reno’s best-known museums, featuring a large collection of historic cars and immersive period displays. Especially appealing to automotive and history fans.
A hands-on science and technology museum with interactive exhibits for families and curious adults. Popular for engaging displays and regular programs.
A lively central walking area along the Truckee River with public art, events, and easy access to downtown sights. One of Reno’s most visitor-friendly zones.
A trendy district known for murals, boutiques, and a more local creative vibe than the casino core. Popular with younger visitors and social media users.
A scenic pedestrian route following the river through central Reno. Great for an easy stroll and for linking several major sights.
A Reno-area casino coffee shop classic: a large burger piled with fries. It became a locally iconic late-night comfort food tied to the city’s casino culture.
A hearty stew of lamb, vegetables, and broth served in the Basque boardinghouse tradition that is deeply rooted in Northern Nevada.
A classic Basque-American cocktail made with Amer Picon-style bitter aperitif, brandy, grenadine, and soda. It is one of the region’s signature drinks.
An established fine-dining steakhouse inside Atlantis, known for prime steaks, seafood, polished service, and a classic upscale setting.
A long-running Reno institution known for family-style Basque meals, Picon Punch, and a lively old-school atmosphere.
A popular casual local restaurant with fresh comfort food, brunch, and health-conscious options in a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.
Moderate for U.S. travel. Casinos can offer cheap eats, but hotels, drinks, and peak weekend rates raise overall costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff. Tipping is expected for table service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reno, NV, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most San Francisco, CA to Reno, NV flights use the San Francisco International Airport to Reno-Tahoe International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare San Francisco, CA and Reno, NV airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
San Francisco International Airport is 1 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Francisco International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 3 km from Reno city centre. Public transport options include:
Reno-Tahoe International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in concourses, American and fast food
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located near baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Reno-Tahoe International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Reno-Tahoe International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reno-Tahoe International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Hyatt Place and Courtyard by Marriott..
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