Reno (RNO) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Reno (RNO) to Portland (PDX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 307 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 91% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 91%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.84
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 444 mi
Best airline from RNO to PDX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 92% | 12 min | 0.0% | 188 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 90% | 8 min | 0.4% | 462 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RNO to PDX
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (87%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 90% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 95% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 91% | 10 min |
| Friday | 85% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 92% | 6 min |
| Sundaybest | 95% | 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 aircraft21%
- Airline operations67%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RNO to PDX delayed?
- 9% of RNO–PDX 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 9 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RNO to PDX?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 188 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 12 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (87%). 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 39m over 444 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 9% of the time.
- How often are RNO to PDX flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from RNO to PDX?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 79% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 650 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.