Best Time to Fly BUR to RNO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bob Hope → Reno/Tahoe International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
423 flights were scheduled from Burbank (BUR) to Reno (RNO) in the last 12 months, and 83.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (92% on time) and July the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
BUR to RNO on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 83.2% | 64 min | 0.0% | 423 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BUR to RNO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 888 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 97.1% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 8am–9am | 94.6% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 29 | |
| 10am–11am | 88.6% | 0.0% | 89 |
| 11am–12pm | 92.3% | 0.0% | 52 |
| 12pm–1pm | 91.3% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.0% | 0.0% | 50 |
| 2pm–3pm | 92.5% | 1.2% | 81 |
| 3pm–4pm | 94.7% | 1.3% | 77 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.5% | 0.0% | 88 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.6% | 0.0% | 82 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.9% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 62.0% | 0.0% | 129 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BUR to RNO
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 26 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.4% | -6.1 pts | 0.0% | 208 |
| All other days | 84.5% | — | 0.3% | 640 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).