Outbound
1 hour 10 minutes
Return
1 hour 10 minutes
Daily Flights
5-7
Airlines
3
Timezone note
Both cities are Pacific Time — no timezone adjustment needed.
About this route
Reno to San Francisco flights
Reno to San Francisco is one of the shortest routes over the Sierra Nevada — barely over an hour. The route is popular with Bay Area residents heading to Lake Tahoe and Reno's casinos, and with Nevada residents visiting family in the Bay Area. Southwest and United lead on frequency.
Same timezone and a very short flight make this almost commuter-like. SFO fog is the main delay risk. The flight competes with a 3.5-hour drive on I-80 over Donner Pass, which can be impassable during winter storms.
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FAQ
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How long is the RNO to SFO flight?
About 1 hour 10 minutes — one of the shortest flights over the Sierra Nevada.
Which airlines fly this route?
Southwest, United, and Alaska Airlines all serve RNO-SFO.
Is the drive an alternative?
The 3.5-hour drive on I-80 works in good weather, but winter storms can close Donner Pass. Flying is more reliable.
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