Austin (AUS) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Austin (AUS) to Reno (RNO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 214 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.59
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,405 mi
Best airline from AUS to RNO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 80% | 15 min | 0.0% | 66 |
| Southwest Airlines | 67% | 17 min | 0.8% | 252 |
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 | 75% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 64% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 59% | 35 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 12 min |
| Fridaybest | 79% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 56% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft65%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather1%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to RNO delayed?
- 30% of AUS–RNO flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to RNO?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 66 flights. 2 airlines flew AUS–RNO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- 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 38m over 1,405 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are AUS to RNO flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 318 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.