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Route · BUR → RNO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Burbank to Reno

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BUR to RNO (Burbank to Reno) ranks #4424 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.2%
On-time
+0.2 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
1,108
Flights
#4424 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 68%

Distance

374 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 48 7 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 47 11 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 48 10 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 57 18 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 52 12 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 36 4 2 0 WN
Jan 2025 31 4 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 31 8 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 31 5 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 51 7 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 47 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 49 9 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 46 11 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 43 10 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 31 4 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 31 6 0 0 WN
Nov 2023 30 4 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 31 4 0 0 WN
Sep 2023 30 5 1 0 WN
Aug 2023 31 8 1 0 WN
Jul 2023 31 9 0 0 WN
Aug 2022 31 9 0 0 WN
Jul 2022 31 7 0 0 WN
Jun 2022 30 7 0 0 WN

BUR–RNO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (88.9%) · weakest: July (72.7%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.4%

Strongest calendar month

February

88.9% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~42 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.7% on-time · ~41 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

4 of 924 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 924 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BUR departures

From BUR, this corridor sits with 12 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 21 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Reno · fleet on-time rank #3431 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BUR to RNO

1,108 tracked flights put the BUR to RNO pairing (Burbank to Reno) at a 79.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 59.3 minutes on average. Across the 374-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 0.4% cancelled and 0.0% diverted (924 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 68% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BUR–RNO peaks in February at 88.9% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~42 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.7%, a 16.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BUR to RNO rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BUR to RNO ranks #4424 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from BUR to RNO?
Flights from Burbank to Reno have a 79.2% on-time rate based on 1,108 flights. The average delay is 59.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BUR to RNO?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 924 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BUR to RNO?
The flight distance from Burbank (BUR) to Reno (RNO) is approximately 374 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from BUR to RNO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using BUR–RNO data

BUR–RNO is mid-pack at 79.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare BUR and RNO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BUR airport
  • If your dates flex, February (88.9% on-time) beats July (72.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.2% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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