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Route · RNO → SEA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Reno to Seattle

The RNO–SEA corridor (Reno, NV → Seattle, WA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 10 carriers across roughly 564 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.1%
On-time
+1.1 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
5,491
Flights

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Nov 2023 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 57%

Distance

564 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 55 13 1 0 AS
Nov 2025 59 17 0 0 AS
Oct 2025 75 20 1 0 AS
Sep 2025 69 10 2 0 AS
Aug 2025 104 44 1 0 OO,AS
Jul 2025 122 50 3 0 AS,OO
Jun 2025 98 42 1 0 AS,OO
May 2025 46 17 2 0 AS
Mar 2025 49 12 0 0 AS
Feb 2025 56 8 2 0 AS,OO
Jan 2025 57 13 0 0 AS,OO
Dec 2024 31 5 0 0 AS
Nov 2024 54 10 0 0 AS
Oct 2024 94 27 1 0 AS,OO
Sep 2024 146 47 0 0 OO,AS
Aug 2024 115 29 2 0 AS,OO
Jul 2024 93 13 1 0 AS,OO
Jun 2024 90 12 0 2 AS,OO
May 2024 67 15 0 0 AS,OO
Apr 2024 55 13 0 0 AS,OO
Mar 2024 41 9 0 1 AS,OO
Dec 2023 35 7 0 0 OO,AS
Nov 2023 62 5 0 0 AS,OO
Oct 2023 93 12 0 0 AS,OO

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

17 of 1,766 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,766 flights

What the Data Says About RNO to SEA

5,491 tracked flights put the RNO to SEA pairing (Reno to Seattle) at a 80.1% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 55.9 minutes on average. Across the 564-mile route and its 10 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.0% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,766 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 57% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from RNO to SEA?
Flights from Reno to Seattle have a 80.1% on-time rate based on 5,491 flights. The average delay is 55.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RNO to SEA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 1,766 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RNO to SEA?
The flight distance from Reno (RNO) to Seattle (SEA) is approximately 564 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RNO to SEA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (57% 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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