Which airline is most reliable for RNO (Reno) to SFO (San Francisco)?

The most reliable airline on the RNO to SFO route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 73%.

How often are flights delayed from RNO to SFO?

About 28% of flights from RNO to SFO experience delays. 72% arrive on time.

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

When flights from RNO to SFO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 74 minutes.

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

With 72% of RNO to SFO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 74 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SFO is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is RNO (Reno) to SFO (San Francisco) usually delayed?

RNO to SFO flights are moderately reliable at 72% on time. About 28% of flights experience delays averaging 74 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic congestion.

What airline is most reliable on RNO (Reno) to SFO (San Francisco)?

United Airlines is the most reliable airline flying RNO to SFO, with 73% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is SkyWest Airlines at 72%.

What's the best month to fly RNO (Reno) to SFO (San Francisco)?

The best month to fly RNO to SFO is September, when 83% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is May at 64% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

RNO → SFO

RNO (Reno) to SFO (San Francisco)

RNO (Reno) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 72% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 73%. The average delay is 74 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic congestion.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

RNO → SFO on-time performance by month

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 72% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic congestion.

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — United Airlines leads slightly at 73% vs SkyWest Airlines at 72%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 73% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 72%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly RNO → SFO

Best month

September

83% on time

Worst month

May

64% on time

Sep

83%

Aug

80%

Oct

80%

Jan

78%

Dec

74%

Nov

73%

Jun

71%

Mar

69%

Feb

69%

Apr

68%

Jul

67%

May

64%

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 SFO

76% on time

When flights into SFO are late, the average delay is 69 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 November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.