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Route · RNO → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Reno to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RNO to DFW (Reno to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #1799 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
109 min
Delay when late
7,007
Flights
#1799 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 89%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 70%

Distance

1,345 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 102 23 0 0 AA
Nov 2025 95 12 4 1 AA
Oct 2025 92 22 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 91 10 3 1 AA
Aug 2025 99 28 5 2 AA
Jul 2025 121 21 3 2 AA
Jun 2025 120 22 1 1 AA
May 2025 122 23 3 1 AA
Apr 2025 116 24 5 2 AA
Mar 2025 105 19 2 1 AA
Feb 2025 84 14 1 0 AA
Jan 2025 98 14 5 1 AA
Dec 2024 101 18 3 2 AA
Nov 2024 96 18 0 3 AA
Oct 2024 118 13 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 119 31 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 117 20 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 121 36 3 0 AA
Jun 2024 120 23 2 1 AA
May 2024 121 29 12 3 AA
Apr 2024 106 21 1 1 AA
Mar 2024 116 30 1 0 AA
Feb 2024 96 17 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 97 26 0 0 AA

RNO–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (87.0%) · weakest: July (79.6%)

78%80%82%84%86%88% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

87.0% on-time · ~89 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~111 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

79.6% on-time · ~107 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

54 of 2,573 flights

Diversion Rate

0.9%

22 of 2,573 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: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2083 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RNO to DFW

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Reno to Dallas/Fort Worth (RNO to DFW) running a 82.7% on-time rate over 7,007 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 109.3 minutes. The 1,345-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.1% of 2,573 flights were cancelled, 0.9% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 70% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RNO–DFW peaks in November at 87.0% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~111 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 79.6%, a 7.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RNO to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RNO to DFW ranks #1799 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 DFW?
Flights from Reno to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 82.7% on-time rate based on 7,007 flights. The average delay is 109.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RNO to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (54 of 2,573 flights) and 0.9% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RNO to DFW?
The flight distance from Reno (RNO) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,345 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RNO to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (89% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (70% 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–DFW data

RNO–DFW 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 RNO and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RNO airport
  • If your dates flex, November (87.0% on-time) beats July (79.6%) 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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