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Route · LGB → RNO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Long Beach to Reno

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LGB to RNO (Long Beach to Reno) ranks #3236 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.4%
On-time
+1.4 pts
vs US avg
55 min
Delay when late
3,172
Flights
#3236 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Aug 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 71%

Distance

402 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 69 16 2 1 WN
Nov 2025 58 7 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 57 12 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 64 9 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 65 11 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 66 13 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 64 14 0 0 WN
May 2025 61 12 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 60 9 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 62 10 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 54 7 4 0 WN
Jan 2025 61 3 0 1 WN
Dec 2024 68 13 2 0 WN
Nov 2024 59 7 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 62 4 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 59 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 62 3 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 62 18 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 58 10 0 0 WN
May 2024 54 5 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 55 9 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 66 7 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 58 8 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 62 13 1 0 WN

LGB–RNO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.9%) · weakest: June (73.1%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.9% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~63 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.1% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

9 of 1,466 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,466 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LGB departures

From LGB, this corridor sits with 8 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 16 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Reno · fleet on-time rank #2985 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LGB to RNO

3,172 tracked flights put the LGB to RNO pairing (Long Beach to Reno) at a 80.4% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 55.3 minutes on average. Across the 402-mile route and its 2 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.6% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,466 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 71% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, LGB–RNO peaks in November at 88.9% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~63 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.1%, a 15.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LGB to RNO rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LGB to RNO ranks #3236 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 LGB to RNO?
Flights from Long Beach to Reno have a 80.4% on-time rate based on 3,172 flights. The average delay is 55.3 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGB to RNO?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 1,466 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGB to RNO?
The flight distance from Long Beach (LGB) to Reno (RNO) is approximately 402 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGB to RNO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (71% 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 LGB–RNO data

LGB–RNO is mid-pack at 80.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LGB and RNO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LGB airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.9% on-time) beats June (73.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.4% 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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