Reno (RNO) to San Francisco (SFO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Reno (RNO) to San Francisco (SFO) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 34% — a 53-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 70% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 5.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 192 mi
Best airline from RNO to SFO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 71% | 20 min | 0.5% | 1,459 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 21 min | 1.7% | 2,282 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RNO to SFO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (33%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 27 min |
| Friday | 68% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft19%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system53%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RNO to SFO delayed?
- 30% of RNO–SFO 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RNO to SFO?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 71%, based on 1,459 flights. 2 airlines flew RNO–SFO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RNO to SFO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (33%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RNO to SFO?
- The scheduled RNO–SFO flight time averages 1h 23m over 192 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are RNO to SFO 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 SFO?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 34% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,741 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.