Reno (RNO) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Reno (RNO) to Portland (PDX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 304 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 90% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.83
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 444 mi
Best airline from RNO to PDX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 93% | 11 min | 0.0% | 136 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 89% | 9 min | 0.5% | 405 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RNO to PDX
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (84%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 90% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 95% | 2 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 12 min |
| Friday | 87% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 91% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 94% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations61%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RNO to PDX delayed?
- 10% of RNO–PDX 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 9 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RNO to PDX?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 93%, based on 136 flights. 2 airlines flew RNO–PDX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RNO to PDX?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (84%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RNO to PDX?
- The scheduled RNO–PDX flight time averages 1h 40m over 444 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are RNO to PDX flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for RNO to PDX?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 95% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Tuesday trails at 87%.
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Based on 541 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.