Reno (RNO) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Reno Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 34 flights a week in July 2026. The 192-mile flight takes about 1h 26m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 192 mi · 309 km
- Flight time
- 1h 26m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying RNO to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 21 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ700 | 54,705 | 1h 29m |
| United Airlines | 13 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200 | 95,911 | 1h 23m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RNO to SFO flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 6:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1954United Airlines | 6:00am | 7:17am | 21 | 92% |
| UA 5627United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:00am | 7:25am | 10 | 93% |
| UA 1921United Airlines | 7:55am | 9:12am | 20 | 5% |
| UA 2317United Airlines | 8:00am | 9:15am | 10 | 21% |
| UA 5899United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:39am | 1:05pm | 31 | 53% |
| UA 2279United Airlines | 2:14pm | 3:31pm | 18 | 57% |
| UA 4779United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:20pm | 5:46pm | 31 | 54% |
| UA 639United Airlines | 6:51pm | 8:08pm | 18 | 17% |
| UA 2850United Airlines | 6:55pm | 8:13pm | 8 | 15% |
Is RNO to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 59% of 1,980 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (92%), those around 8am the least (32%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (62%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,980 | 59% | 27 min | 1.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 351 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 44 | 48% | |
| 8am to 9am | 224 | 32% | |
| 10am to 11am | 208 | 65% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 156 | 35% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 148 | 71% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 237 | 45% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 142 | 77% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 63 | 66% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 278 | 47% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 112 | 53% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 121 | 10,658 | |
| September 2025 | 119 | 11,720 | |
| October 2025 | 136 | 14,336 | |
| November 2025 | 168 | 9,801 | |
| December 2025 | 183 | 11,871 | |
| January 2026 | 189 | 14,435 | |
| February 2026 | 165 | 13,625 | |
| March 2026 | 185 | 15,810 | |
| April 2026 | 170 | 13,061 | |
| May 2026 | 169 | 13,347 | |
| June 2026 | 145 | 10,572 | |
| July 2026 | 150 | 11,380 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.