Reno (RNO) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Reno (RNO) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 68% — a 21-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,345 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RNO to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 12 min |
| Friday | 80% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RNO to DFW delayed?
- 20% of RNO–DFW 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 22 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RNO to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 2 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 RNO to DFW?
- The scheduled RNO–DFW flight time averages 3h 18m over 1,345 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are RNO to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from RNO to DFW?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,702 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.