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$40+ Cheap flights from Reno (RNO) to San Francisco Bay Area

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reno (RNO) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

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October

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Cheapest flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/226:29 pmRNO - OAK
1 stop5h 48mSpirit Airlines
jue. 2/275:10 amOAK - RNO
1 stop4h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$84
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/2810:09 amRNO - SJC
1 stop6h 36mSpirit Airlines
dom. 3/29:18 pmSJC - RNO
1 stop11h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$98
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/246:00 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
mar. 2/254:50 pmSFO - RNO
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/195:25 pmRNO - OAK
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
lun. 3/2410:30 amOAK - RNO
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$147
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/1112:27 pmRNO - SFO
1 stop12h 17mFrontier
dom. 4/1310:46 amSFO - RNO
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$150
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/46:50 amRNO - SFO
1 stop4h 44mAlaska Airlines
jue. 3/137:45 amSFO - RNO
1 stop6h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$156
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/2610:50 amRNO - SJC
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
sáb. 3/12:45 pmSJC - RNO
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$162
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/1912:27 pmRNO - SFO
1 stop12h 16mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/247:35 amSFO - RNO
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$203
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/56:50 amRNO - OAK
2 stops25h 54mAlaska Airlines
mié. 3/128:32 pmOAK - RNO
2 stops26h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/281:12 pmRNO - SJC
1 stop4h 52mAlaska Airlines
dom. 3/26:15 amSJC - RNO
2 stops16h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/225:20 amRNO - SFO
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
jue. 2/271:55 pmSFO - RNO
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/2110:26 amRNO - OAK
2 stops8h 24mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/245:10 amOAK - RNO
1 stop4h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$442

Find flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

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RenoOakland

RNO - OAK

RNOOAK

Reno

sáb. 2/22

6:29 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 48m

Oakland

jue. 2/27

5:10 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 04m

$84

RenoSan Jose

RNO - SJC

RNOSJC

Reno

vie. 2/28

10:09 am-4:45 pm

1 stop6h 36m

San Jose

dom. 3/2

9:18 pm-9:14 am

1 stop11h 56m

$98

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

lun. 2/24

6:00 am-7:21 am

Nonstop1h 21m

San Francisco

mar. 2/25

4:50 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$137

RenoOakland

RNO - OAK

RNOOAK

Reno

mié. 3/19

5:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Oakland

lun. 3/24

10:30 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$147

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

vie. 4/11

12:27 pm-12:44 am

1 stop12h 17m

San Francisco

dom. 4/13

10:46 am-6:36 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$150

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

mar. 3/4

6:50 am-11:34 am

1 stop4h 44m

San Francisco

jue. 3/13

7:45 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$156

RenoSan Jose

RNO - SJC

RNOSJC

Reno

mié. 2/26

10:50 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

San Jose

sáb. 3/1

2:45 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$162

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

mié. 3/19

12:27 pm-12:43 am

1 stop12h 16m

San Francisco

lun. 3/24

7:35 am-6:10 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$203

RenoOakland

RNO - OAK

RNOOAK

Reno

mié. 3/5

6:50 am-8:44 am

2 stops25h 54m

Oakland

mié. 3/12

8:32 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$283

RenoSan Jose

RNO - SJC

RNOSJC

Reno

vie. 2/28

1:12 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop4h 52m

San Jose

dom. 3/2

6:15 am-10:35 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$285

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Best time to book a flight from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area

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Travel insights for flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RNO to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

When flying from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

The most flights from RNO to zzXIH are scheduled on a Tuesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated enero 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 2.7 mi from the city center, Reno (RNO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from Reno.

  • How popular is this Reno to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    The Reno to San Francisco Bay Area flight path was viewed by 46 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $40. Users have also found prices from $60 and $69 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular flight routes from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area are Reno - San Francisco, Reno - Oakland and Reno - San Jose.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area consider choosing Copa Airlines (83%), United Airlines (83%) or Avianca (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While on average a flight from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $932, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $126. When looking at the most popular route, (Reno - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $137 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reno to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Reno to San Francisco Bay Area. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$155Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$162Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$183Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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