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Route · DEN → RNO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Denver to Reno

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DEN to RNO (Denver to Reno) ranks #773 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.9%
On-time
-2.1 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
13,249
Flights
#773 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 60%

Distance

804 mi

Carriers

18

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 199 47 1 2 WN,F9,UA
Nov 2025 185 23 1 0 OO,UA,F9,WN
Oct 2025 231 45 0 0 OO,UA,WN,F9
Sep 2025 248 51 0 0 UA,WN,OO,F9
Aug 2025 259 84 1 2 WN,F9,UA
Jul 2025 258 103 2 0 UA,WN,F9
Jun 2025 253 85 0 2 UA,WN,F9
May 2025 239 64 0 1 UA,WN,F9
Apr 2025 222 36 1 0 F9,UA,WN
Mar 2025 222 50 1 2 OO,UA,WN,F9
Feb 2025 182 53 5 1 UA,WN
Jan 2025 195 49 0 0 UA,WN
Dec 2024 196 34 0 0 UA,WN
Nov 2024 194 34 2 3 UA,WN
Oct 2024 202 23 1 0 UA,WN
Sep 2024 232 30 1 2 WN,UA
Aug 2024 230 76 2 1 WN,UA
Jul 2024 219 60 6 0 UA,WN
Jun 2024 214 70 2 0 UA,WN
May 2024 194 59 2 0 UA,WN
Apr 2024 178 33 1 0 UA,WN
Mar 2024 196 36 2 3 UA,WN
Feb 2024 175 60 0 0 OO,UA,WN
Jan 2024 194 46 3 3 WN,UA

DEN–RNO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (85.6%) · weakest: July (66.6%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

85.6% on-time · ~174 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~217 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.6% on-time · ~204 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

34 of 5,117 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

22 of 5,117 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

RNO - Reno

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Reno, NV.

RNO on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See DEN and RNO side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare DEN vs RNO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DEN departures

From DEN, this corridor sits with 133 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 168 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 27 below 75%). Destination: Reno · fleet on-time rank #4112 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DEN to RNO

The Denver to Reno corridor (DEN to RNO) posts a 76.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 13,249 tracked flights. Late flights run 61.0 minutes behind on average. 18 carriers cover the 804-mile route; over the last 24 months, 34 of 5,117 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 60% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DEN–RNO peaks in November at 85.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~217 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.6%, a 19.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DEN to RNO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DEN to RNO ranks #773 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 DEN to RNO? ▼
Flights from Denver to Reno have a 76.9% on-time rate based on 13,249 flights. The average delay is 61.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DEN to RNO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (34 of 5,117 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DEN to RNO? ▼
The flight distance from Denver (DEN) to Reno (RNO) is approximately 804 miles. This route is served by 18 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DEN to RNO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DEN Airport

Denver
RNO Airport

Reno
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using DEN–RNO data

DEN–RNO is mid-pack at 76.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DEN and RNO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DEN airport
  • If your dates flex, November (85.6% on-time) beats July (66.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.9% 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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