Atlanta (ATL) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Reno (RNO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 308 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.84
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,993 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to RNO
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (77% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 32 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 74% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 20 min |
| Friday | 66% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft19%
- Airline operations60%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to RNO delayed?
- 33% of ATL–RNO flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to RNO?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (77% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to RNO?
- The scheduled ATL–RNO flight time averages 4h 51m over 1,993 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are ATL to RNO flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to RNO?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 33% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 62-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 650 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.