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Reno (RNO) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance

Data through May 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
2.3%
Flights/day
3.5
last 12 months
Duration
3h 17m
scheduled
Distance
1,345 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for RNO to DFW flights50%75%100%June 2024: 80% on-time (120 flights)80Jun 2024July 2024: 70% on-time (121 flights)70August 2024: 83% on-time (117 flights)83September 2024: 74% on-time (119 flights)74Sep 2024October 2024: 89% on-time (118 flights)89November 2024: 78% on-time (96 flights)78December 2024: 80% on-time (101 flights)80Dec 2024January 2025: 84% on-time (98 flights)84February 2025: 83% on-time (84 flights)83March 2025: 81% on-time (105 flights)81Mar 2025April 2025: 77% on-time (116 flights)77May 2025: 80% on-time (122 flights)80June 2025: 81% on-time (120 flights)81Jun 2025July 2025: 81% on-time (121 flights)81August 2025: 68% on-time (99 flights)68September 2025: 88% on-time (91 flights)88Sep 2025October 2025: 76% on-time (92 flights)76November 2025: 86% on-time (95 flights)86December 2025: 78% on-time (102 flights)78Dec 2025January 2026: 85% on-time (100 flights)85February 2026: 84% on-time (101 flights)84March 2026: 84% on-time (124 flights)84Mar 2026April 2026: 70% on-time (109 flights)70May 2026: 83% on-time (115 flights)83

Best time to fly from RNO to DFW

Aim for departures around 11 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (66%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, RNO to DFW6 a.m.: 88% on-time (729 flights)68 a.m.: 84% on-time (63 flights)810 a.m.: 76% on-time (276 flights)1011 a.m.: 81% on-time (407 flights)1112 p.m.: 89% on-time (42 flights)122 p.m.: 66% on-time (651 flights)143 p.m.: 80% on-time (63 flights)1511 p.m.: 90% on-time (353 flights)23scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday79%21 min
Tuesday81%22 min
Wednesday79%15 min
Thursdaybest83%13 min
Friday80%28 min
Saturday79%24 min
Sunday79%29 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft47%
  • Airline operations36%
  • 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. 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 11 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (66%). 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 17m 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?
2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 2,586 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.