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Route · RNO → LGB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Reno to Long Beach

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RNO to LGB (Reno to Long Beach) ranks #3237 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
58 min
Delay when late
3,171
Flights
#3237 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Apr 2025 97%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 72%

Distance

402 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 69 19 3 0 WN
Nov 2025 58 10 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 57 9 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 64 7 2 0 WN
Aug 2025 65 10 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 66 15 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 64 13 0 0 WN
May 2025 60 10 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 60 2 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 62 8 2 0 WN
Feb 2025 54 11 4 1 WN
Jan 2025 61 4 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 68 18 1 1 WN
Nov 2024 59 8 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 62 15 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 59 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 62 6 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 62 17 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 58 15 0 0 WN
May 2024 54 9 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 55 7 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 66 18 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 58 14 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 62 8 0 0 WN

RNO–LGB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (89.5%) · weakest: July (76.8%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

89.5% on-time · ~57 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~63 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.8% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

12 of 1,465 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,465 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: Long Beach · fleet on-time rank #1850 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RNO to LGB

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Reno to Long Beach (RNO to LGB) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 3,171 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 57.9 minutes. The 402-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.8% of 1,465 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 72% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RNO–LGB peaks in November at 89.5% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~63 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.8%, a 12.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RNO to LGB rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RNO to LGB ranks #3237 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 LGB?
Flights from Reno to Long Beach have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 3,171 flights. The average delay is 57.9 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RNO to LGB?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,465 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RNO to LGB?
The flight distance from Reno (RNO) to Long Beach (LGB) is approximately 402 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RNO to LGB?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (97% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (72% 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–LGB data

RNO–LGB runs 4.3 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 LGB airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RNO airport
  • If your dates flex, November (89.5% on-time) beats July (76.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.3% 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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