Which airline is most reliable for LAX (Los Angeles) to RNO (Reno)?

The most reliable airline on the LAX to RNO route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from LAX to RNO?

About 13% of flights from LAX to RNO experience delays. 87% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LAX to RNO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 65 minutes.

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

With 87% of LAX to RNO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 65 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 LAX (Los Angeles) to RNO (Reno) usually delayed?

No, LAX to RNO flights are generally reliable. 87% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 65 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on LAX (Los Angeles) to RNO (Reno)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying LAX to RNO, with 89% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is JetBlue Airways at 71%.

What's the best month to fly LAX (Los Angeles) to RNO (Reno)?

The best month to fly LAX to RNO is September, when 91% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 84% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

LAX → RNO

LAX (Los Angeles) to RNO (Reno)

LAX (Los Angeles) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 87% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

LAX → RNO on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 87% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 89% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 71%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 89% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 71%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly LAX → RNO

Best month

September

91% on time

Worst month

July

84% on time

Sep

91%

Nov

90%

Apr

89%

May

88%

Oct

88%

Aug

87%

Jun

86%

Jan

86%

Feb

85%

Mar

85%

Dec

84%

Jul

84%

Good to know

Departing from LAX

81% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAX 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.