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Route · RNO → SFO · 2020–2025 BTS data

Reno to San Francisco

The RNO–SFO corridor (Reno, NV → San Francisco, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 192 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.5%
On-time
+1.5 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
8,239
Flights

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Jul 2024 87%

Worst Month

Apr 2024 52%

Distance

192 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 189 63 6 0 UA,OO
Nov 2025 177 54 9 0 OO,UA
Oct 2025 136 46 0 0 OO,UA
Sep 2025 120 32 1 0 UA,OO
Aug 2025 121 35 0 0 OO,UA
Jul 2025 119 34 0 0 OO,UA
Jun 2025 141 28 0 0 OO,UA
May 2025 176 37 1 0 OO,UA
Apr 2025 171 34 0 0 OO,UA
Mar 2025 156 45 4 0 OO,UA
Feb 2025 140 33 8 0 OO,UA
Jan 2025 152 25 0 0 OO,UA
Dec 2024 150 33 0 1 OO,UA
Nov 2024 148 47 5 0 OO,UA
Oct 2024 147 30 0 0 UA,OO
Sep 2024 122 18 0 0 OO,UA
Aug 2024 104 18 0 0 OO,UA
Jul 2024 87 11 0 0 OO,UA
Jun 2024 85 22 0 0 OO,UA
May 2024 113 44 0 0 OO,UA
Apr 2024 120 58 1 1 OO,UA
Mar 2024 125 60 4 1 OO,UA
Feb 2024 115 51 5 1 OO,UA
Jan 2024 115 44 1 1 OO,UA

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

45 of 3,229 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 3,229 flights

What the Data Says About RNO to SFO

8,239 tracked flights put the RNO to SFO pairing (Reno to San Francisco) at a 80.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 79.1 minutes on average. Across the 192-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.4% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (3,229 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jul 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while Apr 2024 came in at just 52% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from RNO to SFO?
Flights from Reno to San Francisco have a 80.5% on-time rate based on 8,239 flights. The average delay is 79.1 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RNO to SFO?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (45 of 3,229 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RNO to SFO?
The flight distance from Reno (RNO) to San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 192 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RNO to SFO?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was Apr 2024 (52% 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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