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

San Diego, CA (SAN) to Reno, NV (RNO) flight delay odds

75.5% of 1,161 official scheduled SAN-to-RNO flights arrived on time; 14.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.6% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
75.5%arrived on time
14.4%30+ min late
1.6%cancelled
1,161scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SAN to RNO?

Among qualifying SAN-to-RNO departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 94.1% of 185 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 53.1% across 162 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning18594.1%3.8%0.5%
Late morning28586.7%6.7%1.4%
Afternoon16253.1%27.8%0.6%
Evening31271.8%17.3%1.0%
Night21766.8%19.4%4.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for SAN to RNO?

Among qualifying SAN-to-RNO weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 87.9% of 116 flights. Thursday was lowest at 65.8% across 184 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday18968.3%16.4%2.6%
Tuesday15386.3%6.5%1.3%
Wednesday14285.2%8.5%2.8%
Thursday18465.8%25.0%1.1%
Friday18669.4%17.7%0.5%
Saturday11687.9%5.2%0.9%
Sunday19174.3%15.2%1.6%

Which airline was most reliable for SAN to RNO?

Among qualifying SAN-to-RNO airline results, SkyWest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 82.0% of 228 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 73.6% across 924 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines92473.6%16.0%0.8%
SkyWest Airlines22882.0%8.3%4.8%
Spirit Airlines9100.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for SAN to RNO?

Among qualifying SAN-to-RNO month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 86.8% of 76 flights. April 2026 was lowest at 63.6% across 77 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258780.5%14.9%0.0%
August 20258773.6%12.6%0.0%
September 20257873.1%17.9%1.3%
October 20258775.9%13.8%2.3%
November 202511976.5%13.4%3.4%
December 202513174.0%12.2%1.5%
January 20267686.8%7.9%1.3%
February 20268885.2%6.8%2.3%
March 20269280.4%13.0%1.1%
April 20267763.6%24.7%0.0%
May 202610974.3%12.8%1.8%
June 202613066.2%21.5%2.3%

What drove SAN to RNO delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SAN-to-RNO delay category, accounting for 71.5% of 13,478 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.1%
Late aircraft71.5%
National airspace7.2%
Weather1.7%
Security0.5%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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