Which airline is most reliable for SLC (Salt Lake City) to RNO (Reno)?

The most reliable airline on the SLC to RNO route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from SLC to RNO?

About 13% of flights from SLC to RNO experience delays. 87% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SLC to RNO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 63 minutes.

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

With 87% of SLC 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.

Is SLC (Salt Lake City) to RNO (Reno) usually delayed?

No, SLC to RNO flights are generally reliable. 87% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 63 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on SLC (Salt Lake City) to RNO (Reno)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying SLC to RNO, with 89% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Delta Air Lines at 86%.

What's the best month to fly SLC (Salt Lake City) to RNO (Reno)?

The best month to fly SLC to RNO is October, when 96% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is June at 82% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

SLC → RNO

SLC (Salt Lake City) to RNO (Reno)

SLC (Salt Lake City) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 87% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 63 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

SLC → RNO on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 87% 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 89% vs Delta Air Lines at 86%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 89% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 86%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly SLC → RNO

Best month

October

96% on time

Worst month

June

82% on time

Oct

96%

Nov

94%

Sep

94%

May

91%

Aug

87%

Dec

87%

Jul

85%

Mar

84%

Jan

84%

Apr

84%

Feb

84%

Jun

82%

Good to know

Departing from SLC

85% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SLC 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.