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Route on-time record

DFW to RNO: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Reno (Reno Tahoe International Airport). 1,268 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 70% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 1911 at 8:50 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

DFW → RNO

Dallas-Fort Worth to Reno: 1,268 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

70%

Cancelled

2.8%

avg delay 23 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

87% on time vs 56% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

American

68% chance on time

Check DFW to RNO fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $267 (American 1273 on 2026-10-29). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · American 1911

    8:50 AM → 10:26 AM3h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (353 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 353 flights

    Find American 1911 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · American 769

    9:05 PM → 10:52 PM3h 47m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    71%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 59% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

    Find American 769 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · American 324

    12:12 PM → 1:45 PM3h 33m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    70%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    71%
    Cancelled
    1.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 71% of the time (356 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 51% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 356 flights

    Find American 324 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · American 2922

    9:20 PM → 10:54 PM3h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.

    68%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    64%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    33 min
    • Arrived on time 64% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 57% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 28 flights

    Find American 2922 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · American 2309

    8:08 PM → 9:42 PM3h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    57%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    50%
    Cancelled
    4.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    37 min
    • Arrived on time 50% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.5% of the time (2 of 44).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 56% on time; 9 AM to noon: 87%).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 42 flights

    Find American 2309 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · American 1273

    10:52 PM → 12:36 AM3h 44m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    56%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    57%
    Cancelled
    2.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    34 min
    • Arrived on time 57% of the time (169 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 169 flights

    Find American 1273 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines68%

    1,268 flights · 70% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM83%

    326 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 9 AM to noon87%

    50 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • Noon to 3 PM71%

    351 flights · avg delay 21 min

  • 6 to 9 PM56%

    233 flights · avg delay 32 min

  • After 9 PM62%

    287 flights · avg delay 36 min

Best day: Tuesday (76%). Worst: Sunday (67%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
72
F
75
M
77
A
65
M
63
J
64
J
57
A
67
S
86
O
86
N
80
D
80

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft43%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)41%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume11%
  • Severe weather5%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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DFW to RNO questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to RNO?
9 AM to noon: 87% of flights arrived on time, against 56% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to RNO?
American, with a season-adjusted 68% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,268 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DFW to RNO?
July (57% on time); the best was September (86%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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