Reno (RNO) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Reno (RNO) to Chicago (ORD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 363 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.99
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,671 mi
Best airline from RNO to ORD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 13 min | 1.6% | 758 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 33 min | 3.1% | 64 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RNO to ORD
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 11 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 26 min |
| Friday | 76% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system36%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RNO to ORD delayed?
- 21% of RNO–ORD 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RNO to ORD?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 758 flights. 2 airlines flew RNO–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RNO to ORD?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 11 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RNO to ORD?
- The scheduled RNO–ORD flight time averages 3h 56m over 1,671 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are RNO to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 ORD?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 822 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.