Best Time to Fly RNO to SFO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Reno/Tahoe International → San Francisco International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,928 flights were scheduled from Reno (RNO) to San Francisco (SFO) in the last 12 months, and 61.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 15.8 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 62.4%, while United Airlines trailed at 61.4%.
January has been the best month (84% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (63%).
1.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
RNO to SFO 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 | 62.4% | 68 min | 2.2% | 996 |
| United Airlines | 61.4% | 62 min | 0.5% | 932 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RNO to SFO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,654 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 90.6% | 0.1% | 711 |
| 7am–8am | 64.3% | 0.7% | 141 |
| 8am–9am | 44.0% | 1.4% | 353 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 10am–11am | 70.0% | 1.2% | 601 |
| 11am–12pm | 32.8% | 0.8% | 126 |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.4% | 0.7% | 148 |
| 2pm–3pm | 57.6% | 1.7% | 289 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.4% | 0.7% | 308 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.9% | 1.0% | 206 |
| 6pm–7pm | 67.9% | 2.8% | 530 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 54.2% | 1.9% | 205 |
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 SFO
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) | 74.0% | +2.5 pts | 0.0% | 73 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.3% | -8.1 pts | 4.8% | 166 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 59.0% | -12.4 pts | 0.2% | 521 |
| All other days | 71.4% | — | 1.2% | 2,894 |
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).