Phoenix (PHX) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to Reno (RNO) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 69% — a 20-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 6.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 601 mi
Best airline from PHX to RNO
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 91% | 6 min | 0.2% | 525 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 89% | 6 min | 0.5% | 199 |
| American Airlines | 81% | 15 min | 0.5% | 2,370 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78% | 11 min | 0.4% | 1,975 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to RNO
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 13 min |
| Friday | 77% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 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 aircraft56%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to RNO delayed?
- 19% of PHX–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 PHX to RNO?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 525 flights. 4 airlines flew PHX–RNO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to RNO?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHX to RNO?
- The scheduled PHX–RNO flight time averages 1h 53m over 601 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are PHX to RNO flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 PHX to RNO?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,109 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.