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

The most reliable airline on the RNO to DEN route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 86%.

How often are flights delayed from RNO to DEN?

About 16% of flights from RNO to DEN experience delays. 84% arrive on time.

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

When flights from RNO to DEN are delayed, the average delay is approximately 74 minutes.

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

With 84% of RNO to DEN flights arriving on time and an average delay of 74 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at DEN is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

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

No, RNO to DEN flights are generally reliable. 84% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 74 minutes.

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

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying RNO to DEN, with 86% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Frontier Airlines at 80%.

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

The best month to fly RNO to DEN is November, when 91% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 80% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

RNO → DEN

RNO (Reno) to DEN (Denver)

RNO (Reno) to DEN (Denver) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 86%. The average delay is 74 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

RNO → DEN on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 86% vs 80% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 86% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 80%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly RNO → DEN

Best month

November

91% on time

Worst month

July

80% on time

Nov

91%

Oct

89%

Dec

89%

Sep

86%

Mar

86%

Apr

86%

Jan

84%

Feb

83%

Aug

83%

May

80%

Jun

80%

Jul

80%

Good to know

Departing from RNO

81% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. RNO has long runway queues.

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

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Arriving at DEN

78% on time

When flights into DEN are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at DEN: 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.