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

The most reliable airline on the SFO to RNO route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from SFO to RNO?

About 20% of flights from SFO to RNO experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SFO to RNO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 65 minutes.

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

With 80% of SFO to RNO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 65 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 SFO (San Francisco) to RNO (Reno) usually delayed?

No, SFO to RNO flights are generally reliable. 80% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 65 minutes.

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

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying SFO to RNO, with 81% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is United Airlines at 78%.

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

The best month to fly SFO to RNO is September, when 88% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is June at 76% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

SFO → RNO

SFO (San Francisco) to RNO (Reno)

SFO (San Francisco) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

SFO → RNO on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% 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 81% vs United Airlines at 78%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 81% on time; United Airlines trails at 78%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly SFO → RNO

Best month

September

88% on time

Worst month

June

76% on time

Sep

88%

Aug

86%

Oct

84%

Feb

81%

Jan

81%

Mar

81%

Nov

81%

May

79%

Apr

77%

Jul

77%

Dec

76%

Jun

76%

Good to know

Departing from SFO

76% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SFO 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.