Seattle (SEA) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Seattle (SEA) to Reno (RNO) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 61% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 564 mi
Best airline from SEA to RNO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 13 min | 0.0% | 299 |
| Alaska Airlines | 75% | 13 min | 1.1% | 1,593 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SEA to RNO
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 16 min |
| Friday | 73% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SEA to RNO delayed?
- 25% of SEA–RNO 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SEA to RNO?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 299 flights. 2 airlines flew SEA–RNO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SEA to RNO?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SEA to RNO?
- The scheduled SEA–RNO flight time averages 1h 50m over 564 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are SEA to RNO flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 SEA to RNO?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,892 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.