Reno (RNO) to Seattle (SEA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on RNO–SEA. May 2026 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 57% — a gap of 35 points. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 48%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 564 mi
Best airline from RNO to SEA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 14 min | 1.4% | 1,595 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 17 min | 0.3% | 299 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RNO to SEA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 14 min |
| Friday | 70% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RNO to SEA delayed?
- 26% of RNO–SEA 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RNO to SEA?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 1,595 flights. 2 airlines flew RNO–SEA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RNO to SEA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RNO to SEA?
- The scheduled RNO–SEA flight time averages 2h 2m over 564 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are RNO to SEA flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 SEA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,894 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.