Which airline is most reliable for IAH (Houston) to RNO (Reno)?

The most reliable airline on the IAH to RNO route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

How often are flights delayed from IAH to RNO?

About 23% of flights from IAH to RNO experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

When flights from IAH to RNO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 61 minutes.

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

With 77% of IAH to RNO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 61 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.

IAH → RNO

IAH (Houston) to RNO (Reno)

IAH (Houston) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

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Departing from IAH

79% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. IAH has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at RNO

82% 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 ~28 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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