Best Time to Fly JFK to RNO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Reno/Tahoe International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 65.2% of New York (JFK) to Reno (RNO) flights arrived on time (150 scheduled flights). That is 12.4 points below the national average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
August has been the best month (71% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (50%).
7.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK to RNO on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 65.2% | 79 min | 7.3% | 150 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to RNO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 273 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 53.7% | 4.3% | 46 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 57.2% | 4.6% | 175 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 12 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK to RNO
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 57.4% | -2.8 pts | 8.5% | 118 |
| All other days | 60.2% | — | 2.4% | 125 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).