Denver (DEN) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DEN–RNO. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but June 2026 dropped to 60% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 6.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 804 mi
Best airline from DEN to RNO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 8 min | 0.0% | 108 |
| United Airlines | 77% | 16 min | 0.5% | 2,907 |
| Southwest Airlines | 72% | 16 min | 0.6% | 2,272 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to RNO
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 77% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 16 min |
| Friday | 74% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to RNO delayed?
- 25% of DEN–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DEN to RNO?
- Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 108 flights. 3 airlines flew DEN–RNO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to RNO?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to RNO?
- The scheduled DEN–RNO flight time averages 2h 23m over 804 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are DEN to RNO flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DEN to RNO?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,313 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.