Reno (RNO) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.99
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,671 mi
Best airline from RNO to ORD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 14 min | 1.2% | 727 |
| American Airlines | 71% | 27 min | 3.3% | 90 |
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 (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 31 min |
| Friday | 78% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system32%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RNO to ORD delayed?
- 20% of RNO–ORD 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RNO to ORD?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 727 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 (75%). 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 55m over 1,671 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are RNO to ORD flights cancelled?
- 1.5% 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 ORD?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 817 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.