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

The most reliable airline on the RNO to LAX route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from RNO to LAX?

About 15% of flights from RNO to LAX experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

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

When flights from RNO to LAX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 71 minutes.

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

With 85% of RNO to LAX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 71 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at LAX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is RNO (Reno) to LAX (Los Angeles) usually delayed?

No, RNO to LAX flights are generally reliable. 85% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 71 minutes.

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

United Airlines is the most reliable airline flying RNO to LAX, with 88% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is JetBlue Airways at 65%.

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

The best month to fly RNO to LAX is September, when 91% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is March at 79% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

RNO → LAX

RNO (Reno) to LAX (Los Angeles)

RNO (Reno) to LAX (Los Angeles) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 71 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

RNO → LAX on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 85% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 88% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 65%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 88% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 65%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly RNO → LAX

Best month

September

91% on time

Worst month

March

79% on time

Sep

91%

May

89%

Apr

88%

Nov

88%

Oct

88%

Jun

87%

Aug

86%

Jan

84%

Jul

84%

Dec

83%

Feb

81%

Mar

79%

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 LAX

81% on time

When flights into LAX are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LAX: 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.