Which airline is most reliable for RNO (Reno) to SLC (Salt Lake City)?

The most reliable airline on the RNO to SLC route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from RNO to SLC?

About 13% of flights from RNO to SLC experience delays. 87% arrive on time.

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

When flights from RNO to SLC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 84 minutes.

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

With 87% of RNO to SLC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 84 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SLC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is RNO (Reno) to SLC (Salt Lake City) usually delayed?

No, RNO to SLC flights are generally reliable. 87% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 84 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on RNO (Reno) to SLC (Salt Lake City)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying RNO to SLC, with 88% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Delta Air Lines at 86%.

What's the best month to fly RNO (Reno) to SLC (Salt Lake City)?

The best month to fly RNO to SLC is November, when 93% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is February at 78% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

RNO → SLC

RNO (Reno) to SLC (Salt Lake City)

RNO (Reno) to SLC (Salt Lake City) flights arrive on time 87% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 84 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

RNO → SLC on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 87% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 88% vs Delta Air Lines at 86%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 88% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 86%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly RNO → SLC

Best month

November

93% on time

Worst month

February

78% on time

Nov

93%

Aug

93%

Oct

92%

May

91%

Sep

90%

Dec

87%

Jun

87%

Apr

87%

Jul

86%

Mar

81%

Jan

79%

Feb

78%

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 SLC

85% on time

When flights into SLC are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SLC: 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.