San Francisco to Reno (SFO–RNO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–RNO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 192 miles in approximately 0h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 72 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, EK, LX, OZ | 63 | 319, 320, 738, 7M9, CR7, CRJ, E75L, E7W | 1h11-1h21 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, EK, LX, OZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Reno from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→RNO | SQL→RNO | OAK→RNO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 10 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 0h 53m | 1h 8m | 0h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 98% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · RNO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Reno.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–RNO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to RNO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to RNO ranges from 0 hours 53 minutes to 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 192 miles (308 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 132 return, totaling 244 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
72 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via NUQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Carlos (SQL), Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).