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

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

How often are flights delayed from SFO to RNO?

About 19% of flights from SFO to RNO experience delays. 81% 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 81% 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.

SFO → RNO

SFO (San Francisco) to RNO (Reno)

SFO (San Francisco) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 82%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% 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 — United Airlines leads slightly at 82% vs SkyWest Airlines at 81%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 82% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 81%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SFO

78% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SFO has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~19 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at RNO

82% 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 ~18 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.