Portland (PDX) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PDX) to Reno (RNO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 310 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 87% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.85
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 444 mi
Best airline from PDX to RNO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 10 min | 0.0% | 191 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 86% | 7 min | 0.0% | 462 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to RNO
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 a.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 95% | 3 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 13 min |
| Friday | 83% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 92% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 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 aircraft44%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to RNO delayed?
- 13% of PDX–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 PDX to RNO?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 191 flights. 2 airlines flew PDX–RNO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to RNO?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 a.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to RNO?
- The scheduled PDX–RNO flight time averages 1h 32m over 444 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are PDX 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 is the worst month to fly from PDX to RNO?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 653 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.