Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LAS–RNO. February 2025 flights landed on schedule 89% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 68% — a gap of 21 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 345 mi
Best airline from LAS to RNO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 11 min | 1.4% | 1,311 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79% | 12 min | 0.7% | 6,771 |
| Frontier Airlines | 75% | 25 min | 2.1% | 379 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to RNO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 17 min |
| Friday | 75% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 13 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 operations30%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to RNO delayed?
- 20% of LAS–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to RNO?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,311 flights. 3 airlines flew LAS–RNO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to RNO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to RNO?
- The scheduled LAS–RNO flight time averages 1h 27m over 345 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are LAS to RNO flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 LAS to RNO?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,461 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.