Which airline is most reliable for SAN (San Diego) to RNO (Reno)?

The most reliable airline on the SAN to RNO route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 77%.

How often are flights delayed from SAN to RNO?

About 23% of flights from SAN to RNO experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SAN to RNO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 51 minutes.

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

With 77% of SAN to RNO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 51 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at RNO is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is SAN (San Diego) to RNO (Reno) usually delayed?

SAN to RNO flights are moderately reliable at 77% on time. About 23% of flights experience delays averaging 51 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on SAN (San Diego) to RNO (Reno)?

Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying SAN to RNO, with 77% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is SkyWest Airlines at 75%.

What's the best month to fly SAN (San Diego) to RNO (Reno)?

The best month to fly SAN to RNO is November, when 84% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 71% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

SAN → RNO

SAN (San Diego) to RNO (Reno)

SAN (San Diego) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 77%. The average delay is 51 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

SAN → RNO on-time performance by month

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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 late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 77% vs SkyWest Airlines at 75%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 77% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly SAN → RNO

Best month

November

84% on time

Worst month

July

71% on time

Nov

84%

Jan

83%

May

82%

Feb

82%

Sep

80%

Aug

79%

Mar

78%

Dec

74%

Oct

73%

Apr

73%

Jun

72%

Jul

71%

Good to know

Departing from SAN

78% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SAN has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

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Arriving at RNO

81% on time

When flights into RNO are late, the average delay is 66 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at RNO: 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.