BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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RNO→SFO

Reno, NV (RNO) to San Francisco, CA (SFO) flight delay odds

63.7% of 1,897 official scheduled RNO-to-SFO flights arrived on time; 24.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.4% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
63.7%arrived on time
24.1%30+ min late
1.4%cancelled
1,897scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+16.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RNO to SFO?

Among qualifying RNO-to-SFO departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 72.9% of 558 flights. Evening was lowest at 53.5% across 398 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning55872.9%20.4%0.4%
Late morning37956.5%24.3%1.6%
Afternoon56266.7%23.0%1.2%
Evening39853.5%30.7%3.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for RNO to SFO?

Among qualifying RNO-to-SFO weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 75.9% of 253 flights. Monday was lowest at 57.6% across 276 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday27657.6%29.0%0.7%
Tuesday27468.2%19.3%2.6%
Wednesday27064.1%23.3%1.5%
Thursday26963.2%23.4%1.1%
Friday27459.9%27.7%0.7%
Saturday25375.9%15.8%1.6%
Sunday28158.4%29.2%1.8%

Which airline was most reliable for RNO to SFO?

Among qualifying RNO-to-SFO airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 65.2% of 905 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 62.4% across 992 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines99262.4%22.9%2.2%
United Airlines90565.2%25.4%0.6%

Which month was most reliable for RNO to SFO?

Among qualifying RNO-to-SFO month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 83.8% of 191 flights. May 2026 was lowest at 40.0% across 170 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202511971.4%17.6%0.0%
August 202512171.1%18.2%0.0%
September 202512072.5%14.2%0.8%
October 202513666.2%22.1%0.0%
November 202517764.4%22.0%5.1%
December 202518963.5%25.9%3.2%
January 202619183.8%12.6%1.0%
February 202616863.1%28.0%1.8%
March 202618579.5%13.0%0.0%
April 202617549.7%28.6%2.3%
May 202617040.0%42.4%0.6%
June 202614640.4%42.5%0.7%

What drove RNO to SFO delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded RNO-to-SFO delay category, accounting for 59.3% of 42,141 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline18.8%
Late aircraft18.6%
National airspace59.3%
Weather3.1%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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