United States Β· 193 miles (310 km)

San Francisco (SFO) to Reno (RNO) flights

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6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Reno (RNO) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. One airline flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Reno (RNO): United Airlines. The two airports are 193 miles (310 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Burbank, Los Angeles and Las Vegas and more.

How many miles SFO to RNO costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines6,000$33.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines7,500$30.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines8,000$5.60–355.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines15,000$5.60–45.60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines17,500$5.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines19,500$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines30,000$50.40

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SFO to RNO

  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SFO to RNO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SFO to RNO with one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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SFO to RNO: common questions

How many miles does SFO to RNO cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (7,500), Emirates Skywards (8,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to RNO?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Reno (RNO).

How far is San Francisco from Reno by plane?

San Francisco (SFO) and Reno (RNO) are 193 miles (310 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SFO to RNO award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between San Francisco and Reno?

The most direct connections are through Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS), San Diego (SAN) and Portland (PDX). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Burbank.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.