Which airline is most reliable for SEA (Seattle) to RNO (Reno)?

The most reliable airline on the SEA to RNO route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 82%.

How often are flights delayed from SEA to RNO?

About 21% of flights from SEA to RNO experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SEA to RNO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 45 minutes.

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

With 79% of SEA to RNO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 45 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 SEA (Seattle) to RNO (Reno) usually delayed?

SEA to RNO flights are moderately reliable at 79% on time. About 21% of flights experience delays averaging 45 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on SEA (Seattle) to RNO (Reno)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying SEA to RNO, with 82% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Alaska Airlines at 79%.

What's the best month to fly SEA (Seattle) to RNO (Reno)?

The best month to fly SEA to RNO is November, when 89% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is August at 71% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

SEA → RNO

SEA (Seattle) to RNO (Reno)

SEA (Seattle) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 82%. The average delay is 45 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

SEA → RNO on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% 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 — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 82% vs Alaska Airlines at 79%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 82% on time; Alaska Airlines trails at 79%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly SEA → RNO

Best month

November

89% on time

Worst month

August

71% on time

Nov

89%

Apr

84%

May

83%

Oct

82%

Jan

82%

Feb

81%

Mar

80%

Sep

78%

Jun

76%

Dec

75%

Jul

75%

Aug

71%

Good to know

Departing from SEA

81% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SEA 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.