Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 62%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,345 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to RNO
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 18 min |
| Friday | 74% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to RNO delayed?
- 29% of DFW–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 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to RNO?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (46%). 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 34m over 1,345 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are DFW to RNO flights cancelled?
- 2.4% 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 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 2,702 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.