Reno (RNO) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Reno (RNO) to New York (JFK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 149 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 59% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 59%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 79 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.41
- 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 | 60% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 65% | 49 min |
| Wednesday | 61% | 85 min |
| Thursdaybest | 71% | 87 min |
| Friday | 66% | 71 min |
| Saturday | 49% | 41 min |
| Sunday | 38% | 195 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations56%
- National airspace system7%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 79 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?
- 5.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — 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?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 71% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 38%.
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Based on 303 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.