Reno (RNO) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 6 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,671-mile flight takes about 3h 58m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,671 mi · 2,689 km
- Flight time
- 3h 58m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 90%
Airlines flying RNO to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER | 41,742 | 3h 58m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RNO to ORD flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 2:05pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1288United Airlines | 7:00am | 1:00pm | 10 | 79% |
| UA 1819United Airlines | 2:05pm | 8:13pm | 21 | 65% |
Is RNO to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 364 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (81%), those around 2pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (63%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 364 | 78% | 15 min | 1.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 285 | 79% | |
| 9am to 10am | 32 | 81% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 21 | 65% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 17 | 81% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 29 | 3,506 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,628 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 3,748 | |
| November 2025 | 30 | 3,284 | |
| December 2025 | 28 | 3,126 | |
| January 2026 | 31 | 3,644 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 3,223 | |
| March 2026 | 29 | 3,448 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 3,488 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,788 | |
| June 2026 | 29 | 3,595 | |
| July 2026 | 27 | 3,264 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.