Austin (AUS) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Austin (AUS) to Reno (RNO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 191 departures over the past year, roughly 4 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
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.52
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,405 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to RNO
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 62% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 56% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 15 min |
| Fridaybest | 77% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 55% | 34 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft63%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to RNO delayed?
- 33% of AUS–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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to RNO?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to RNO?
- The scheduled AUS–RNO flight time averages 3h 37m over 1,405 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are AUS to RNO flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 323 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.