Best Time to Fly SEA to RNO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Seattle/Tacoma International → Reno/Tahoe International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.7% of Seattle (SEA) to Reno (RNO) flights arrived on time (902 scheduled flights). That is 1.1 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 89.0% on time and Alaska Airlines was last with 77.4%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and August the worst month (64%).
The cancellation rate was 1.0% (US average 1.8%).
SEA 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 | 89.0% | 45 min | 0.0% | 100 |
| Alaska Airlines | 77.4% | 47 min | 1.1% | 802 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SEA to RNO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,799 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 79.1% | 0.0% | 86 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 9am–10am | 88.7% | 1.2% | 171 |
| 10am–11am | 74.0% | 0.0% | 77 |
| 11am–12pm | 70.5% | 1.2% | 431 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.8% | 0.6% | 178 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 62.9% | 1.7% | 118 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.6% | 0.5% | 221 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 90.6% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.4% | 1.0% | 98 |
| 9pm–10pm | 74.8% | 1.7% | 234 |
| 10pm–11pm | 72.8% | 1.9% | 105 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SEA 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 | 19 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.8% | -7.6 pts | 3.6% | 55 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.8% | -6.6 pts | 0.9% | 466 |
| All other days | 77.4% | — | 0.9% | 1,259 |
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).