Best Time to Fly SJC to RNO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International → Reno/Tahoe International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
243 flights were scheduled from San Jose (SJC) to Reno (RNO) in the last 12 months, and 95.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 18.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (98% on time) and July the worst month (89%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
SJC 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 | 95.9% | 36 min | 0.0% | 243 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SJC to RNO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 520 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 7am–8am | 96.7% | 0.0% | 93 |
| 8am–9am | 95.6% | 0.0% | 273 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 26 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 11am–12pm | 93.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SJC 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 | 15 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 93.3% | -2.6 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 93.6% | -2.4 pts | 0.0% | 78 |
| All other days | 96.0% | — | 0.0% | 397 |
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).