Long Beach (LGB) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Long Beach (LGB) to Reno (RNO) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 69% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 402 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGB to RNO
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 93% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 9 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft79%
- Airline operations15%
- National airspace system6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGB to RNO delayed?
- 16% of LGB–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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGB to RNO?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGB to RNO?
- The scheduled LGB–RNO flight time averages 1h 22m over 402 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are LGB to RNO flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 LGB to RNO?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,494 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.