Route on-time record

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

San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Reno (Reno Tahoe International Airport). 1,892 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 2328 at 6:50 PM.

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SFO → RNO

San Francisco to Reno: 1,892 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.1%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

86% on time vs 71% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

United

79% chance on time

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Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $238 (United 581 on 2026-10-22). 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 · United 2328
6:50 PM → 8:06 PM1h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (37 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 37 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 81% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 37 flights
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#2 · SkyWest 5394 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:10 AM → 9:29 AM1h 18m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
1.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (309 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; After 9 PM: 71%).
- Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
Strong track record · 309 flights
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#3 · United 1403
7:00 PM → 8:05 PM1h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (24 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#4 · United 725
4:20 PM → 5:37 PM1h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-28.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
100%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
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#5 · SkyWest 5983 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:56 PM → 10:15 PM1h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
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#6 · United 1434
4:45 PM → 5:59 PM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
25 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 87% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (11 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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#7 · United 1757
10:45 PM → 11:59 PM1h 14m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
72%
chance on time
On time (history)
73%
Cancelled
0.3%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 73% of the time (285 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 71% on time; Before 9 AM: 86%).
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 285 flights
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#8 · United 1095
10:39 AM → 11:47 AM1h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
68%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (77 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 77 scheduled flights.
- Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
Moderate track record · 77 flights
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#9 · SkyWest 5707 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
12:30 PM → 1:47 PM1h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
70%
chance on time
On time (history)
70%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg arrival delay
20 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (239 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
Strong track record · 239 flights
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#10 · SkyWest 5583 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
4:20 PM → 5:41 PM1h 21m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
64%
chance on time
On time (history)
57%
Cancelled
1.5%
Avg arrival delay
42 min
- Arrived on time 57% of the time (65 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 65 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

United Airlines79%
879 flights · 79% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel
SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)75%
1,013 flights · 76% on time as flown · 1.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM86%
366 flights · avg delay 8 min
9 AM to noon72%
184 flights · avg delay 21 min
Noon to 3 PM74%
377 flights · avg delay 17 min
3 to 6 PM73%
226 flights · avg delay 21 min
6 to 9 PM84%
382 flights · avg delay 11 min
After 9 PM71%
357 flights · avg delay 17 min

Best day: Tuesday (87%). Worst: Monday (76%).

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)38%
Late-arriving aircraft37%
Air traffic control and airport volume20%
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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SFO to RNO questions

What time of day is best to fly SFO to RNO?: Before 9 AM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 71% for departures after 9 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 SFO to RNO?: United, with a season-adjusted 79% chance of operating and arriving on time over 879 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 SFO to RNO?: December (75% on time); the best was September (88%), 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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