RNO (Reno) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 73% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 66 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.RNO → SFO
RNO (Reno) to SFO (San Francisco)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 73% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
United Airlines edges out SkyWest Airlines on this route — 76% vs 71% on time.
Airline Comparison
United Airlines leads at 76% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 71%.
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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 SFO
80% on timeWhen flights into SFO are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SFO: 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.