Route on-time record
RNO to LAX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Reno (Reno Tahoe International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 2,513 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 88% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5328 at 10:11 AM.
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RNO → LAX
Reno to Los Angeles: 2,513 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
88%
Cancelled
0.5%
avg delay 9 min
Best time to leave
Noon to 3 PM
93% on time vs 81% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
89% 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 5328 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:11 AM → 11:58 AM1h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
93%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (327 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 327 flights
Find 10:11 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 5621 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:42 AM → 8:30 AM1h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-27.
92%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (240 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 240 scheduled flights.
Strong track record · 240 flights
Find 6:42 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 4099 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:35 AM → 12:15 PM1h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (361 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 361 flights
Find 10:35 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 4106 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:00 AM → 8:44 AM1h 44m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (364 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 364 flights
Find 7:00 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · Southwest 2904
5:40 AM → 7:20 AM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-05.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 1 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
Find Southwest 2904 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · United 2096
6:00 AM → 7:38 AM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
Find United 2096 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · SkyWest 4126 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:34 PM → 9:14 PM1h 41m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 88%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (144 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 144 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 81% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 93%).
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Moderate track record · 144 flights
Find 7:34 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · SkyWest 5908 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:40 PM → 8:35 PM1h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (180 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 81% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 93%).
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Moderate track record · 180 flights
Find 6:40 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#9 · SkyWest 3902 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:04 PM → 4:41 PM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 12 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (107 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Moderate track record · 107 flights
Find 3:04 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#10 · Southwest 3699
2:00 PM → 3:30 PM1h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
84%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 93% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 81%).
- Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 15 flights
Find Southwest 3699 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)89%
2,077 flights · 89% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
- United Airlines84%
78 flights · 82% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
- Southwest Airlines81%
358 flights · 81% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM91%
671 flights · avg delay 7 min
- 9 AM to noon90%
557 flights · avg delay 7 min
- Noon to 3 PM93%
375 flights · avg delay 6 min
- 3 to 6 PM84%
378 flights · avg delay 12 min
- 6 to 9 PM81%
516 flights · avg delay 13 min
Best day: Tuesday (91%). 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)48%
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Severe weather15%
- Air traffic control and airport volume13%
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
RNO to LAX questions
- What time of day is best to fly RNO to LAX?
- Noon to 3 PM: 93% of flights arrived on time, against 81% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from RNO to LAX?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 89% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,077 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 RNO to LAX?
- July (82% on time); the best was September (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 RNO
- LAX to RNO (return)
- RNO to LAS 83%
- RNO to DEN 85%
- RNO to PHX 86%
- RNO to SFO 68%
- RNO to DFW 81%
- RNO to SLC 89%
- RNO to SAN 75%
- RNO to SEA 72%
- RNO to LGB 82%
- RNO to BUR 85%
- RNO to ORD 83%
- RNO to ATL 72%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops