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Route · PHX → RNO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Reno

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to RNO (Phoenix to Reno) ranks #867 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.7%
On-time
+3.7 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
12,485
Flights
#867 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Jan 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 70%

Distance

601 mi

Carriers

24

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 211 44 1 2 WN,F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 207 38 2 0 F9,MQ,AA,WN
Oct 2025 189 51 0 1 AA,OO,WN
Sep 2025 169 30 4 0 MQ,WN,AA
Aug 2025 207 32 0 0 AA,WN,MQ
Jul 2025 212 45 1 0 AA,WN
Jun 2025 203 36 0 2 AA,WN,MQ
May 2025 202 37 0 2 AA,WN,MQ
Apr 2025 211 33 0 0 MQ,OO,WN,AA
Mar 2025 233 34 1 3 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Feb 2025 195 31 4 4 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Jan 2025 195 20 0 0 AA,OO,WN,MQ
Dec 2024 201 30 0 1 AA,MQ,OO,WN
Nov 2024 207 27 0 2 OO,WN,MQ,AA
Oct 2024 195 28 0 0 MQ,WN,AA
Sep 2024 183 35 0 0 WN,AA,MQ
Aug 2024 216 43 0 0 AA,MQ,WN
Jul 2024 212 63 1 0 AA,MQ,WN
Jun 2024 207 48 1 0 AA,MQ,OO,WN
May 2024 217 41 2 1 AA,OO,WN
Apr 2024 208 30 0 0 AA,OO,WN
Mar 2024 198 35 1 1 AA,OO,WN
Feb 2024 183 27 0 1 AA,OO,WN
Jan 2024 172 40 1 2 AA,WN,OO

PHX–RNO seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (87.3%) · weakest: July (75.3%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81%

Strongest calendar month

April

87.3% on-time · ~182 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~193 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.3% on-time · ~186 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

19 of 4,833 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

22 of 4,833 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX 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 PHX and RNO side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare PHX vs RNO

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Reno · fleet on-time rank #2078 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to RNO

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Reno (PHX to RNO) running a 82.7% on-time rate over 12,485 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 65.0 minutes. The 601-mile corridor is served by 24 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 4,833 flights were cancelled, 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 70% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–RNO peaks in April at 87.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~193 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.3%, a 12.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to RNO rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to RNO ranks #867 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 PHX to RNO? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Reno have a 82.7% on-time rate based on 12,485 flights. The average delay is 65.0 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to RNO? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 4,833 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to RNO? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Reno (RNO) is approximately 601 miles. This route is served by 24 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to RNO? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
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 PHX–RNO data

PHX–RNO runs 3.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PHX and RNO airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, April (87.3% on-time) beats July (75.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.7% 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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