Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO): what you need to know
A direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport takes an average of 1 hour 47 minutes. Reno's timezone is UTC-7 — identical to Seattle.
Every week, there are 26 flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, select the 06:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from SEA to RNO is 22:15 with Alaska Airlines.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SEA and RNO are:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
$55 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Return flights start from $187. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure flight tickets from SEA to RNO.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from SEA to RNO. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have fallen. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 54 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SEA? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Book a hotel close to RNO if you're catching a late flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to central Reno
Reno/Tahoe International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Reno. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 12 minutes.
It takes roughly 31 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
The quietest month for a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Reno based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport for July if you want to visit Reno during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13 ºC and 35 ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -8 ºC and 9 ºC. Search for flight tickets from SEA to RNO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Reno
As soon as you've booked your flights from SEA to RNO, you'll want to find a hotel in Reno. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Raymond L Smith Truckee River Walk, Nevada Museum of Art and New Virginia Street Bridge are highlights which should feature on every Reno itinerary.
Complete your Reno trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Reno/Tahoe International Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Reno.