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

The most reliable airline on the RNO to PHX route is Frontier Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 90%.

How often are flights delayed from RNO to PHX?

About 14% of flights from RNO to PHX experience delays. 86% arrive on time.

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

When flights from RNO to PHX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 96 minutes.

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

With 86% of RNO to PHX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 96 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PHX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

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

No, RNO to PHX flights are generally reliable. 86% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 96 minutes.

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

Frontier Airlines is the most reliable airline flying RNO to PHX, with 90% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is American Airlines at 85%.

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

The best month to fly RNO to PHX is January, when 89% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 82% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in January gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

RNO → PHX

RNO (Reno) to PHX (Phoenix)

RNO (Reno) to PHX (Phoenix) flights arrive on time 86% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 90%. The average delay is 96 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

RNO → PHX on-time performance by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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This route is usually on time. About 86% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Frontier Airlines edges out American Airlines on this route — 90% vs 85% on time.

Airline Comparison

Frontier Airlines leads at 90% on time; American Airlines trails at 85%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly RNO → PHX

Best month

January

89% on time

Worst month

July

82% on time

Jan

89%

Oct

89%

Sep

88%

Feb

87%

Apr

87%

Dec

86%

Nov

86%

Mar

86%

May

86%

Aug

85%

Jun

84%

Jul

82%

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 PHX

81% on time

When flights into PHX are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PHX: 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.