Route on-time record
RNO to SLC: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Reno (Reno Tahoe International Airport) to Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport). 1,174 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 89% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 1650 at 6:00 AM.
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RNO → SLC
Reno to Salt Lake City: 1,174 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
89%
Cancelled
0.2%
avg delay 10 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
97% on time vs 86% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
Delta
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 · Delta 1650
6:00 AM → 8:26 AM1h 26m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
90%
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 Delta 1650 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · Delta 1595
1:35 PM → 3:55 PM1h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 12 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (363 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 363 flights
Find Delta 1595 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 3732 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:19 PM → 8:00 PM1h 41m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 12 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (147 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 147 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 86% on time; 9 AM to noon: 97%).
Moderate track record · 147 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Delta Air Lines90%
730 flights · 90% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)88%
444 flights · 88% on time as flown · 0.0% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM90%
365 flights · avg delay 8 min
- 9 AM to noon97%
87 flights · avg delay 1 min
- Noon to 3 PM90%
365 flights · avg delay 12 min
- 3 to 6 PM86%
357 flights · avg delay 11 min
Best day: Tuesday (91%). Worst: Sunday (84%).
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)65%
- Late-arriving aircraft19%
- Severe weather8%
- Air traffic control and airport volume8%
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 SLC questions
- What time of day is best to fly RNO to SLC?
- 9 AM to noon: 97% of flights arrived on time, against 86% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from RNO to SLC?
- Delta, with a season-adjusted 90% chance of operating and arriving on time over 730 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 SLC?
- February (82% on time); the best was October (92%), 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
- SLC to RNO (return)
- RNO to LAS 83%
- RNO to DEN 85%
- RNO to LAX 88%
- RNO to PHX 86%
- RNO to SFO 68%
- RNO to DFW 81%
- 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