Best Time to Fly RNO to SAN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Reno/Tahoe International → San Diego International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 71.8% of Reno (RNO) to San Diego (SAN) flights arrived on time (1,208 scheduled flights). That is 5.8 points below the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 76.8%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 70.3%.
January has been the best month (82% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (67%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
RNO to SAN 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 | 76.8% | 56 min | 3.9% | 260 |
| Southwest Airlines | 70.3% | 48 min | 0.5% | 939 |
| Spirit Airlines | Limited data | 9 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RNO to SAN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,227 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.7% | 0.7% | 146 |
| 6am–7am | 86.3% | 2.6% | 271 |
| 7am–8am | 91.8% | 0.8% | 235 |
| 8am–9am | 79.0% | 1.3% | 151 |
| 9am–10am | 90.5% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 10am–11am | 68.8% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 11am–12pm | 63.2% | 1.7% | 290 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.5% | 3.0% | 100 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.9% | 1.1% | 87 |
| 2pm–3pm | 56.7% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.1% | 1.1% | 177 |
| 4pm–5pm | 67.2% | 0.0% | 128 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.2% | 2.7% | 147 |
| 6pm–7pm | 47.3% | 1.9% | 212 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.7% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 56.1% | 1.7% | 58 |
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 SAN
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) | 68.3% | -7.8 pts | 0.0% | 41 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 56.9% | -19.2 pts | 3.4% | 117 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.3% | -8.8 pts | 0.5% | 415 |
| All other days | 76.1% | — | 1.6% | 1,654 |
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).