Which airline is most reliable for PHX (Phoenix) to RNO (Reno)?

The most reliable airline on the PHX to RNO route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from PHX to RNO?

About 18% of flights from PHX to RNO experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

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

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

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

With 82% of PHX 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.

Is PHX (Phoenix) to RNO (Reno) usually delayed?

No, PHX to RNO flights are generally reliable. 82% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 61 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on PHX (Phoenix) to RNO (Reno)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying PHX to RNO, with 91% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 80%.

What's the best month to fly PHX (Phoenix) to RNO (Reno)?

The best month to fly PHX to RNO is April, when 85% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 76% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in April gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

PHX → RNO

PHX (Phoenix) to RNO (Reno)

PHX (Phoenix) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 91%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

PHX → RNO on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 91% vs 80% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 91% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 80%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly PHX → RNO

Best month

April

85% on time

Worst month

July

76% on time

Apr

85%

Nov

84%

Feb

84%

Jan

83%

Mar

83%

Dec

83%

Oct

83%

May

82%

Aug

82%

Sep

82%

Jun

78%

Jul

76%

Good to know

Departing from PHX

81% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PHX 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.