Reno (RNO) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Reno (RNO) to New York (JFK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 147 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 58% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.7% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 58%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 94 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.40
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,411 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RNO to JFK
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (80% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (37%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 61% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 68% | 52 min |
| Wednesday | 58% | 122 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 134 min |
| Friday | 67% | 79 min |
| Saturday | 48% | 39 min |
| Sunday | 39% | 212 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations58%
- National airspace system5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RNO to JFK delayed?
- 42% of RNO–JFK 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 94 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RNO to JFK?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (37%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RNO to JFK?
- The scheduled RNO–JFK flight time averages 5h 9m over 2,411 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 42% of the time.
- How often are RNO to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for RNO to JFK?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 68% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 39%.
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Based on 271 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.