New York (JFK) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (JFK) to Reno (RNO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 150 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 60% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.9% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 60%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 38 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.41
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,411 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to RNO
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (63% on-time); avoid 9 a.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 60% | 33 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 69% | 31 min |
| Wednesday | 66% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 61% | 41 min |
| Friday | 64% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 52% | 40 min |
| Sunday | 48% | 65 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to RNO delayed?
- 41% of JFK–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 38 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to RNO?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (63% on-time), while departures around 9 a.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 JFK to RNO?
- The scheduled JFK–RNO flight time averages 6h 13m over 2,411 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 41% of the time.
- How often are JFK to RNO flights cancelled?
- 4.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for JFK to RNO?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 69% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 48%.
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Based on 304 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.