Best Time to Fly AUS to RNO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Austin - Bergstrom International → Reno/Tahoe International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 67.5% of Austin (AUS) to Reno (RNO) flights arrived on time (191 scheduled flights). That is 10.1 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and June the worst month (37%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
AUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 67.5% | 52 min | 1.1% | 191 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AUS to RNO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 292 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.1% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.8% | 1.0% | 100 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 53.1% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 6pm–7pm | 50.0% | 2.4% | 41 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 26 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AUS 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 | 6 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 11 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 54.0% | -18.9 pts | 2.2% | 89 |
| All other days | 73.0% | — | 0.0% | 186 |
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).