Route on-time record
LAX to RNO: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Reno (Reno Tahoe International Airport). 2,512 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 88% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4099 at 8:20 AM.
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LAX → RNO
Los Angeles to Reno: 2,512 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
88%
Cancelled
0.4%
avg delay 8 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
95% on time vs 81% noon to 3 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
90% chance on time
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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 · SkyWest 4099 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:20 AM → 9:55 AM1h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
95%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 95%
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (363 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 95% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 81%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 363 flights
Find 8:20 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 5410 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:45 AM → 10:28 AM1h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
93%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (314 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 95% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 81%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 314 flights
Find 8:45 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · United 1623
4:20 PM → 5:52 PM1h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (57 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 57 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
- Short track record (57 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 57 flights
Find United 1623 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · United 1496
8:09 PM → 9:37 PM1h 28m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 2 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
Find United 1496 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · SkyWest 4126 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:27 PM → 6:54 PM1h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (356 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 359 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Strong track record · 356 flights
Find 5:27 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · SkyWest 5411 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:55 PM → 9:34 PM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-26.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 89%
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (210 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Strong track record · 210 flights
Find 7:55 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · SkyWest 5722 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
4:12 PM → 5:46 PM1h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 88%
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (198 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Moderate track record · 198 flights
Find 4:12 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · SkyWest 3929 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
9:05 PM → 11:27 PM1h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 88%
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (354 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Strong track record · 354 flights
Find 9:05 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#9 · SkyWest 3902 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
12:56 PM → 2:24 PM1h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 10 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (108 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 81% on time; Before 9 AM: 95%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 108 flights
Find 12:56 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#10 · Southwest 3714
2:10 PM → 3:35 PM1h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
69%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 81% on time; Before 9 AM: 95%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 20 flights
Find Southwest 3714 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)90%
2,076 flights · 90% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
- United Airlines90%
78 flights · 92% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
- Southwest Airlines74%
358 flights · 72% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM95%
320 flights · avg delay 3 min
- 9 AM to noon95%
421 flights · avg delay 5 min
- Noon to 3 PM81%
227 flights · avg delay 10 min
- 3 to 6 PM85%
794 flights · avg delay 8 min
- 6 to 9 PM85%
364 flights · avg delay 10 min
- After 9 PM86%
386 flights · avg delay 10 min
Best day: Tuesday (92%). Worst: Sunday (82%).
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.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)51%
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Severe weather13%
- Air traffic control and airport volume6%
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
LAX to RNO questions
- What time of day is best to fly LAX to RNO?
- Before 9 AM: 95% of flights arrived on time, against 81% for departures noon to 3 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
- Which airline is most on time from LAX to RNO?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 90% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,076 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 LAX to RNO?
- July (82% on time); the best was April (91%), 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.
More routes from LAX
- RNO to LAX (return)
- LAX to SFO 68%
- LAX to JFK 79%
- LAX to LAS 77%
- LAX to DEN 82%
- LAX to PHX 81%
- LAX to SEA 85%
- LAX to ORD 77%
- LAX to DFW 75%
- LAX to SMF 85%
- LAX to HNL 77%
- LAX to IAH 84%
- LAX to ATL 76%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops