Best Time to Fly PDX to RNO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Portland International → Reno/Tahoe International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
310 flights were scheduled from Portland (PDX) to Reno (RNO) in the last 12 months, and 91.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 14.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 95.8% on time and Alaska Airlines was last with 89.5%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (95% on time) and December the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
PDX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 95.8% | 42 min | 0.0% | 119 |
| Alaska Airlines | 89.5% | 87 min | 0.0% | 191 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PDX to RNO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 653 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 96.3% | 0.0% | 139 |
| 8am–9am | 80.8% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 92.0% | 0.0% | 115 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 85.5% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 5pm–6pm | 83.1% | 0.0% | 183 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PDX to RNO
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 18 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.4% | -6.2 pts | 0.0% | 44 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.9% | +0.3 pts | 0.0% | 217 |
| All other days | 87.6% | — | 0.0% | 374 |
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).