Best Time to Fly RNO to PDX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Reno/Tahoe International → Portland International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
307 flights were scheduled from Reno (RNO) to Portland (PDX) in the last 12 months, and 92.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 14.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 94.1%, while Alaska Airlines trailed at 91.5%.
January has been the best month (95% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (85%).
0.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
RNO to PDX 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 | 94.1% | 43 min | 0.0% | 119 |
| Alaska Airlines | 91.5% | 134 min | 0.0% | 188 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RNO to PDX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 650 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 8am–9am | 92.6% | 0.0% | 176 |
| 10am–11am | 87.0% | 0.0% | 77 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.9% | 2.2% | 46 |
| 12pm–1pm | 94.3% | 0.0% | 88 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 93.8% | 0.0% | 112 |
| 6pm–7pm | 90.3% | 0.0% | 72 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RNO to PDX
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 | 19 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 88.4% | -0.5 pts | 2.3% | 44 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 94.5% | +5.6 pts | 0.0% | 217 |
| All other days | 88.9% | — | 0.3% | 370 |
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).