SEA (Seattle) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 77%. The average delay is 46 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.SEA → RNO
SEA (Seattle) to RNO (Reno)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 77% vs Alaska Airlines at 75%.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 77% on time; Alaska Airlines trails at 75%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SEA
82% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SEA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at RNO
81% on timeWhen flights into RNO are late, the average delay is 65 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 March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.