Flying from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Reno and Oakland share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from RNO to OAK start from 06:00 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 18:45 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flights.
Your RNO to OAK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Oakland (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for RNO to OAK flights, with 94.52% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RNO and OAK include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight is R 1,261. A return ticket right now is R 2,522. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from RNO to OAK, book your journey six months before your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
RNO's address is 2001 East Plumb Lane.
83.01% of flights departing from Reno/Tahoe International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from RNO.
To get to Reno/Tahoe International Airport from central Reno, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near RNO? If you're catching an early flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OAK instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and discover more of Oakland and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to the centre of Oakland has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Oakland. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport for September if you'd like to visit Oakland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RNO to OAK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Oakland is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another standout destination in United States and is around 13 kilometres west of Oakland. No journey is complete without visiting Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
