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Route · OAK → RNO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Oakland to Reno

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), OAK to RNO (Oakland to Reno) ranks #3560 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.9%
On-time
+2.9 pts
vs US avg
59 min
Delay when late
2,471
Flights
#3560 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Oct 2023 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 62%

Distance

181 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
May 2025 53 9 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 50 6 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 44 6 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 36 8 2 0 WN
Jan 2025 33 2 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 39 7 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 33 5 0 1 WN
Oct 2024 43 4 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 43 4 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 45 11 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 53 12 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 49 11 0 0 WN
May 2024 50 8 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 49 3 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 52 8 1 0 WN
Feb 2024 50 3 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 55 5 1 0 WN
Dec 2023 57 11 1 0 WN
Nov 2023 56 6 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 53 4 0 0 WN
Sep 2023 52 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2023 56 20 0 0 WN
Jul 2023 52 20 0 0 WN
Jun 2023 53 19 0 0 WN

OAK–RNO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (89.8%) · weakest: August (69.5%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

89.8% on-time · ~44 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~48 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

69.5% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

6 of 1,156 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,156 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among OAK departures

From OAK, this corridor sits with 21 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 31 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (10 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Reno · fleet on-time rank #2409 of 4927.

What the Data Says About OAK to RNO

2,471 tracked flights put the OAK to RNO pairing (Oakland to Reno) at a 81.9% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 58.6 minutes on average. Across the 181-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 0.5% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (1,156 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2023 came in at just 62% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, OAK–RNO peaks in November at 89.8% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~48 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 69.5%, a 20.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does OAK to RNO rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, OAK to RNO ranks #3560 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 OAK to RNO?
Flights from Oakland to Reno have a 81.9% on-time rate based on 2,471 flights. The average delay is 58.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OAK to RNO?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 1,156 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OAK to RNO?
The flight distance from Oakland (OAK) to Reno (RNO) is approximately 181 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from OAK to RNO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (62% 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 OAK–RNO data

OAK–RNO is mid-pack at 81.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare OAK and RNO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. OAK airport
  • If your dates flex, November (89.8% on-time) beats August (69.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.9% 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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