RNO (Reno) to SAN (San Diego) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 58 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.RNO → SAN
RNO (Reno) to SAN (San Diego)
RNO → SAN on-time performance by month
24
25
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Worse
Better
This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 79% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 53%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 79% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 53%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from RNO
81% on timeExpect ~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).
Arriving at SAN
80% on timeWhen flights into SAN are late, the average delay is 60 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SAN: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
Flight cancelled or delayed?
Check what Southwest Airlines owes you — refund rights, action plan, complaint email. Free.
Get a flight briefing
Flying RNO → SAN? We'll brief you before takeoff.
Delays
TSA
Weather
Gate
Know someone flying soon?
Send them the link — delay data, TSA waits, weather, all free.
Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.