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 83%.

How often are flights delayed from SFO to RNO?

About 17% of flights from SFO to RNO experience delays. 83% 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 63 minutes.

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

With 83% of SFO to RNO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 63 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 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 63 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% 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 83% vs United Airlines at 82%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 83% on time; United Airlines trails at 82%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SFO

80% on time

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

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

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Arriving at RNO

81% on time

When 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.