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Route · RNO → OAK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Reno to Oakland

The RNO–OAK corridor (Reno, NV → Oakland, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 181 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.9%
On-time
+9.9 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
2,550
Flights

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Oct 2023 98%

Worst Month

May 2024 83%

Distance

181 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
May 2025 53 3 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 50 6 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 44 4 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 36 1 2 0 WN
Jan 2025 33 0 0 0 WN
Dec 2024 39 3 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 33 2 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 43 3 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 43 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 45 10 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 53 3 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 50 6 0 0 WN
May 2024 54 9 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 52 3 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 52 7 1 0 WN
Feb 2024 50 4 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 55 8 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 57 7 0 0 WN
Nov 2023 56 2 0 0 WN
Oct 2023 53 1 0 0 WN
Sep 2023 52 5 0 0 WN
Aug 2023 56 7 1 0 WN
Jul 2023 52 4 0 0 WN
Jun 2023 52 7 0 0 WN

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,163 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,163 flights

What the Data Says About RNO to OAK

Reno to Oakland (RNO to OAK) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.9% on-time rate across 2,550 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 65.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 181 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 5 of 1,163 flights were cancelled (0.4%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Oct 2023 was the strongest month at 98% on-time versus May 2024 at 83%, a 15-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from RNO to OAK?
Flights from Reno to Oakland have a 88.9% on-time rate based on 2,550 flights. The average delay is 65.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RNO to OAK?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 1,163 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RNO to OAK?
The flight distance from Reno (RNO) to Oakland (OAK) is approximately 181 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from RNO to OAK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (98% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (83% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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