SLC (Salt Lake City) to RNO (Reno) flights arrive on time 88% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 64 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.SLC → RNO
SLC (Salt Lake City) to RNO (Reno)
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This route is usually on time. About 88% 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 89% vs Delta Air Lines at 87%.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 89% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 87%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SLC
85% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SLC 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.