Which airline is most reliable for DEN (Denver) to RNO (Reno)?

The most reliable airline on the DEN to RNO route is Frontier Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from DEN to RNO?

About 24% of flights from DEN to RNO experience delays. 76% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DEN to RNO flights?

When flights from DEN to RNO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 58 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DEN to RNO flight?

With 76% of DEN to RNO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 58 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at RNO is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is DEN (Denver) to RNO (Reno) usually delayed?

DEN to RNO flights are moderately reliable at 76% on time. About 24% of flights experience delays averaging 58 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on DEN (Denver) to RNO (Reno)?

Frontier Airlines is the most reliable airline flying DEN to RNO, with 85% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 73%.

What's the best month to fly DEN (Denver) to RNO (Reno)?

The best month to fly DEN to RNO is November, when 87% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 66% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

DEN → RNO

DEN (Denver) to RNO (Reno)

DEN (Denver) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 85%. The average delay is 58 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

DEN → RNO on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

Frontier Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 85% vs 73% on time.

Airline Comparison

Frontier Airlines leads at 85% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 73%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly DEN → RNO

Best month

November

87% on time

Worst month

July

66% on time

Nov

87%

Oct

85%

Dec

83%

Sep

82%

Apr

80%

Jan

78%

Mar

77%

Feb

75%

May

72%

Aug

69%

Jun

67%

Jul

66%

Good to know

Departing from DEN

78% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DEN has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

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Arriving at RNO

81% on time

When flights into RNO are late, the average delay is 66 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at RNO: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.