Best Time to Fly SAN to RNO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
San Diego International → Reno/Tahoe International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,207 flights were scheduled from San Diego (SAN) to Reno (RNO) in the last 12 months, and 75.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 87.5% on time and Southwest Airlines was last with 71.7%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and April the worst month (66%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
SAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 87.5% | 54 min | 4.2% | 259 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71.7% | 50 min | 0.8% | 939 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 9 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAN to RNO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,224 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 88.4% | 1.1% | 88 |
| 8am–9am | 88.3% | 0.4% | 231 |
| 9am–10am | 88.6% | 0.8% | 240 |
| 10am–11am | 84.9% | 0.9% | 224 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.0% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 12pm–1pm | 73.6% | 2.1% | 93 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.7% | 0.0% | 43 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.1% | 1.2% | 166 |
| 4pm–5pm | 61.7% | 0.6% | 168 |
| 5pm–6pm | 58.8% | 0.0% | 80 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.7% | 1.3% | 76 |
| 7pm–8pm | 84.2% | 1.9% | 155 |
| 8pm–9pm | 73.2% | 0.9% | 218 |
| 9pm–10pm | 68.6% | 4.4% | 361 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 26 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SAN 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) | 85.4% | +7.9 pts | 0.0% | 41 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 61.5% | -16.0 pts | 5.1% | 117 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.1% | -5.4 pts | 0.7% | 415 |
| All other days | 77.5% | — | 1.5% | 1,651 |
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).