Reno (RNO) to Las Vegas (LAS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Reno (RNO) to Las Vegas (LAS) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 91% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 69% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 345 mi
Best airline from RNO to LAS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 2.0% | 1,407 |
| Southwest Airlines | 83% | 11 min | 0.7% | 6,349 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70% | 30 min | 1.8% | 282 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RNO to LAS
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 89% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 11 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 operations14%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RNO to LAS delayed?
- 18% of RNO–LAS 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RNO to LAS?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,407 flights. 3 airlines flew RNO–LAS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RNO to LAS?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RNO to LAS?
- The scheduled RNO–LAS flight time averages 1h 24m over 345 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are RNO to LAS flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from RNO to LAS?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,038 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.