Reno, Nevada

Private charter · SFO → RNO

San Francisco to Reno

192 miles, about 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

San Francisco to Reno, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 5 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco to Reno Tahoe International Airport in Reno, 192 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
192 mi
Flight
1 hr 5 min
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SFOSan FranciscoRNOReno
SFO → RNO192 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 5 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers35 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing San Francisco

Airports in San Francisco

  • SFO

    Major airport

    San Francisco International Airport

    San Francisco · KSFO

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    11,870 ft

  • OAK

    Major airport

    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport

    Oakland · KOAK

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    10,520 ft

  • CCR

    Commercial airport

    Buchanan Field

    Concord · KCCR

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • HWD

    Regional airport

    Hayward Executive Airport

    Hayward · KHWD

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    5,694 ft

  • HAF

    Regional airport

    Half Moon Bay Airport

    Half Moon Bay · KHAF

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • NOT

    Regional airport

    Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field

    Novato · KDVO

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    3,303 ft

Arriving Reno

Airports in Reno

  • RNO

    Major airport

    Reno Tahoe International Airport

    Reno · KRNO

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    11,001 ft

  • TKF

    Commercial airport

    Truckee Tahoe Airport

    Truckee · KTRK

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    7,001 ft

  • CSN

    Commercial airport

    Carson Airport

    Carson City · KCXP

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    6,101 ft

  • KRTS

    Regional airport

    Reno-Stead Airport

    Reno

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • KA34

    Regional airport

    Dayton Valley Airpark

    Dayton/Carson City

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,343 ft

  • KO79

    Regional airport

    Sierraville Dearwater Airport

    Sierraville

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    3,093 ft

When you land

Things to do in Reno

Reno, long known as the Biggest Little City in the World, has transformed from a gaming town into a hub for technology, manufacturing and logistics. The Tahoe Reno Industrial Center to the east is home to major data centers, battery and electric-vehicle production and distribution facilities, and the University of Nevada, Reno anchors research and a growing startup scene. The Truckee River runs through downtown, where casinos now share space with restaurants, breweries and arts venues.

  1. 01

    Truckee River Whitewater Park

    In the heart of downtown, this stretch of the Truckee River has drop pools and boulders for kayaking and tubing, with riverside paths and parks along both banks.

  2. 02

    National Automobile Museum

    Built around the collection of casino owner Bill Harrah, the museum displays more than 200 classic and historic cars, arranged in galleries and period street scenes.

  3. 03

    Lake Tahoe

    Less than an hour from Reno, the lake’s Nevada shore offers beaches, scenic drives and ski resorts like Mount Rose, Diamond Peak and Heavenly within easy reach.

  4. 04

    Nevada Museum of Art

    Housed in a striking dark building inspired by the Black Rock Desert, the museum focuses on art and the environment, with a rooftop sculpture terrace.

  5. 05

    Virginia City

    About 40 minutes southeast, this preserved Comstock Lode mining town has wooden boardwalks, saloons, mine tours and the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad.

  6. 06

    Midtown District

    South of downtown, Midtown’s colorful murals, local restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques give visitors a look at Reno’s arts and food scene.

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Questions

San Francisco to Reno flights

How long is a private flight from San Francisco to Reno?

About 1 hr 5 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 192 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from San Francisco to Reno use?

You can depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), or Buchanan Field (CCR) and arrive at Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF), or Carson Airport (CSN). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from San Francisco to Reno cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between San Francisco and Reno?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Reno back to San Francisco are priced the same way.

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Reno to San Francisco

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