Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno (RNO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno (RNO) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 75% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 422 mi
Best airline from SLC to RNO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 6 min | 0.0% | 881 |
| Delta Air Lines | 86% | 10 min | 0.3% | 1,522 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SLC to RNO
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (99% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (83%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 8 min |
| Friday | 87% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 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 aircraft16%
- Airline operations60%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SLC to RNO delayed?
- 13% of SLC–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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SLC to RNO?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 881 flights. 2 airlines flew SLC–RNO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SLC to RNO?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (99% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (83%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SLC to RNO?
- The scheduled SLC–RNO flight time averages 1h 33m over 422 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are SLC to RNO flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 SLC to RNO?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 75% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,403 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.