RNO (Reno) to SEA (Seattle) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 77%. The average delay is 50 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.RNO → SEA
RNO (Reno) to SEA (Seattle)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Alaska Airlines leads slightly at 77% vs SkyWest Airlines at 73%.
Airline Comparison
Alaska Airlines leads at 77% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 73%.
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 SEA
82% on timeWhen flights into SEA are late, the average delay is 57 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SEA: 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.