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 94%.

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.

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 94%. The average delay is 74 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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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 the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 94% vs 80% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 94% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 80%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from RNO

81% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. RNO has long runway queues.

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

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Arriving at DEN

78% on time

When flights into DEN are late, the average delay is 67 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 March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.