Best Time to Fly SFO to RNO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
San Francisco International → Reno/Tahoe International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,928 flights were scheduled from San Francisco (SFO) to Reno (RNO) in the last 12 months, and 73.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 74.1%, while SkyWest Airlines trailed at 73.5%.
September has been the best month (87% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (71%).
1.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SFO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 74.1% | 57 min | 0.4% | 932 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73.5% | 81 min | 1.7% | 996 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SFO to RNO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,655 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 8am–9am | 86.3% | 0.6% | 724 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | 46.9% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.8% | 0.7% | 152 |
| 12pm–1pm | 68.7% | 1.2% | 252 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.3% | 0.4% | 258 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.2% | 0.4% | 260 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.9% | 2.7% | 584 |
| 6pm–7pm | 86.5% | 1.0% | 300 |
| 7pm–8pm | 81.1% | 2.4% | 255 |
| 8pm–9pm | 68.3% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 9pm–10pm | 62.1% | 0.0% | 88 |
| 10pm–11pm | 73.1% | 0.6% | 704 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SFO 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) | 75.3% | -4.7 pts | 0.0% | 73 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.5% | -16.6 pts | 3.6% | 166 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.5% | -8.5 pts | 0.0% | 521 |
| All other days | 80.1% | — | 1.1% | 2,895 |
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).