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Route · RNO → BUR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Reno to Burbank

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RNO to BUR (Reno to Burbank) ranks #4390 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.9%
On-time
+5.9 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
1,141
Flights
#4390 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Jul 2025 84%

Worst Month

Oct 2024 76%

Distance

374 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 48 11 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 47 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 48 9 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 57 9 1 0 WN
Jun 2025 52 12 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 36 8 2 0 WN
Jan 2025 31 3 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 31 5 1 0 WN
Nov 2024 31 2 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 51 12 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 47 7 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 49 7 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 46 7 1 0 WN
Jun 2024 45 7 0 0 WN
May 2024 31 3 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 31 0 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 31 2 0 0 WN
Nov 2023 30 3 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 31 2 0 0 WN
Sep 2023 30 1 0 0 WN
Aug 2023 31 7 1 0 WN
Jul 2023 31 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2022 31 8 0 0 WN
Jul 2022 31 8 0 0 WN

RNO–BUR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (95.2%) · weakest: February (77.8%)

75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.7%

Strongest calendar month

January

95.2% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

June

~42 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

February

77.8% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

6 of 927 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 927 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among RNO departures

From RNO, this corridor sits with 12 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 17 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Burbank · fleet on-time rank #1275 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RNO to BUR

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Reno to Burbank (RNO to BUR) running a 84.9% on-time rate over 1,141 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 62.9 minutes. The 374-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 927 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jul 2025 was the strongest month at 84% on-time versus Oct 2024 at 76%, a 8-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, RNO–BUR peaks in January at 95.2% on-time while June carries the heaviest traffic (~42 flights per month) ; the softest month is February at 77.8%, a 17.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RNO to BUR rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RNO to BUR ranks #4390 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 RNO to BUR?
Flights from Reno to Burbank have a 84.9% on-time rate based on 1,141 flights. The average delay is 62.9 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2025 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RNO to BUR?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 927 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RNO to BUR?
The flight distance from Reno (RNO) to Burbank (BUR) is approximately 374 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from RNO to BUR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2025 (84% on-time). The worst was Oct 2024 (76% 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 RNO–BUR data

RNO–BUR runs 5.9 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare RNO and BUR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RNO airport
  • If your dates flex, January (95.2% on-time) beats February (77.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.9% 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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