Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
SkyWest Airlines effectively owns the LAX–RNO corridor, operating 81% of its flights and landing on time 88% of the time. That concentration hasn't hurt reliability: the route beats the national on-time average by 9 points (87% vs 78%).
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 6.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 390 mi
Best airline from LAX to RNO
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 0.4% | 4,577 |
| United Airlines | 88% | 6 min | 0.0% | 149 |
| Spirit Airlines | 88% | 8 min | 1.4% | 216 |
| Southwest Airlines | 79% | 11 min | 1.0% | 735 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to RNO
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 6 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 9 min |
| Friday | 85% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to RNO delayed?
- 13% of LAX–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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to RNO?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 4,577 flights. 4 airlines flew LAX–RNO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to RNO?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to RNO?
- The scheduled LAX–RNO flight time averages 1h 33m over 390 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are LAX 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 day of the week is most reliable for LAX to RNO?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 83%.
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Based on 5,677 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.