Best Time to Fly RNO to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Reno/Tahoe International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 76.6% of Reno (RNO) to Atlanta (ATL) flights arrived on time (308 scheduled flights). That is 1.0 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Monday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and June the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
RNO to ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 76.6% | 117 min | 1.3% | 308 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RNO to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 619 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | 73.2% | 1.2% | 83 |
| 10pm–11pm | 75.8% | 1.3% | 456 |
| 11pm–12am | 68.3% | 1.2% | 80 |
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 ATL
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 | 11 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.0% | -6.8 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.8% | -11.0 pts | 2.5% | 120 |
| All other days | 76.8% | — | 1.1% | 458 |
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).