Flying from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) taking off from either of these bases.
Phoenix and Reno (where Reno/Tahoe International Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you land.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to RNO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
SCF is around 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can book a direct Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) plane ticket out of Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). See if flying from PHX works better for your plans.
Catch your direct flight from Phoenix to RNO with American Airlines. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of PHX.
On the PHX to RNO route, American Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Go with American Airlines. 86.35% of its flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Reno/Tahoe International Airport touch down as planned.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to PHX in around 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Phoenix to RNO flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82.57% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes.
Make catching an early Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
The on-time performance record of AZA is 78.65%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RNO instead:
Pick up a Reno/Tahoe International Airport rental car and explore Reno and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport flight.
The address for RNO is 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Getting from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to central Reno
Reno/Tahoe International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Reno. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
At the moment, $80 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $206. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Phoenix to RNO.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
May is the quietest month for flights from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Reno based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Phoenix to RNO plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Reno to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
December sees temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Reno
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Reno:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Tahoe Meadow Trail, Boomtown Casino and Bicentennial Sculpture Park are essential stops on your Reno itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Francisco is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Reno. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
Sacramento is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Reno. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.
