Chicago (MDW) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (MDW) to Reno (RNO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 102 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.28
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,680 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MDW to RNO
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 54% | 30 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 14 min |
| Friday | 72% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather3%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MDW to RNO delayed?
- 30% of MDW–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 18 minutes.
- How long is the flight from MDW to RNO?
- The scheduled MDW–RNO flight time averages 4h 11m over 1,680 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are MDW to RNO flights cancelled?
- 0% 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 MDW to RNO?
- Monday flights have the best record at 77% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 67%.
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Based on 215 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.