Which airline is most reliable for DFW (Dallas) to RNO (Reno)?

The most reliable airline on the DFW to RNO route is American Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 74%.

How often are flights delayed from DFW to RNO?

About 27% of flights from DFW to RNO experience delays. 73% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DFW to RNO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 70 minutes.

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

With 73% of DFW to RNO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 70 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 DFW (Dallas) to RNO (Reno) usually delayed?

DFW to RNO flights are moderately reliable at 73% on time. About 27% of flights experience delays averaging 70 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on DFW (Dallas) to RNO (Reno)?

American Airlines is the most reliable airline flying DFW to RNO, with 74% of flights arriving on time.

What's the best month to fly DFW (Dallas) to RNO (Reno)?

The best month to fly DFW to RNO is October, when 87% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 60% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

DFW → RNO

DFW (Dallas) to RNO (Reno)

DFW (Dallas) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 73% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 74%. The average delay is 70 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

DFW → RNO on-time performance by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 73% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly DFW → RNO

Best month

October

87% on time

Worst month

July

60% on time

Oct

87%

Sep

86%

Nov

81%

Dec

80%

Mar

77%

Jan

76%

Feb

76%

Apr

70%

Aug

68%

May

67%

Jun

64%

Jul

60%

Good to know

Departing from DFW

76% on time

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

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

DFW cancels 2.3% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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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.