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Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Reno (RNO) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 49% — a 44-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
72%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
19 min
completed flights
Cancelled
2.2%
Flights/day
3.5
last 12 months
Duration
3h 35m
scheduled
Distance
1,345 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for DFW to RNO flights50%75%100%June 2024: 66% on-time (120 flights)66Jun 2024July 2024: 55% on-time (121 flights)55August 2024: 80% on-time (117 flights)80September 2024: 82% on-time (119 flights)82Sep 2024October 2024: 92% on-time (118 flights)92November 2024: 72% on-time (96 flights)72December 2024: 79% on-time (101 flights)79Dec 2024January 2025: 80% on-time (98 flights)80February 2025: 75% on-time (84 flights)75March 2025: 71% on-time (105 flights)71Mar 2025April 2025: 64% on-time (116 flights)64May 2025: 67% on-time (123 flights)67June 2025: 62% on-time (119 flights)62Jun 2025July 2025: 59% on-time (121 flights)59August 2025: 49% on-time (99 flights)49September 2025: 90% on-time (91 flights)90Sep 2025October 2025: 71% on-time (92 flights)71November 2025: 84% on-time (95 flights)84December 2025: 70% on-time (102 flights)70Dec 2025January 2026: 78% on-time (100 flights)78February 2026: 77% on-time (101 flights)77March 2026: 83% on-time (124 flights)83Mar 2026April 2026: 57% on-time (109 flights)57May 2026: 66% on-time (115 flights)66

Best time to fly from DFW to RNO

Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (43%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, DFW to RNO8 a.m.: 85% on-time (612 flights)89 a.m.: 80% on-time (114 flights)912 p.m.: 73% on-time (707 flights)125 p.m.: 64% on-time (183 flights)176 p.m.: 43% on-time (50 flights)187 p.m.: 66% on-time (224 flights)198 p.m.: 55% on-time (152 flights)209 p.m.: 72% on-time (176 flights)2110 p.m.: 60% on-time (339 flights)22scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday73%15 min
Tuesdaybest75%18 min
Wednesday72%17 min
Thursday72%19 min
Friday74%21 min
Saturday71%21 min
Sunday64%24 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft43%
  • Airline operations39%
  • National airspace system11%
  • Weather6%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from DFW to RNO delayed?
28% of DFW–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 19 minutes.
What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to RNO?
Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (43%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from DFW to RNO?
The scheduled DFW–RNO flight time averages 3h 35m over 1,345 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
How often are DFW to RNO flights cancelled?
2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
What is the worst month to fly from DFW to RNO?
August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.

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Based on 2,586 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.