Bismarck to Reno (BIS–RNO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 10m G4 → F9IJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
DEN Denver 5h 16m CMUA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Reno flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 55m AFAMDL → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Reno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 51m AAQFQR → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Reno flights
ORD Chicago 26h 49m AA → UA Chicago (ORD) to Reno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bismarck to Reno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,079 mi 3h 3m nonstop -2h behind

BIS–RNO had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,079 miles in 3h 3m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BIS Routes RNO Routes BIS Live Flights RNO Live Flights BIS Delays RNO Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BIS–RNO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BIS to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
LAS ~5h 10m DEN ~5h 16m MSP ~5h 55m DFW ~6h 51m ORD ~26h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
114
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BIS → RNO
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
90%
Return
RNO → BIS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BIS delays → RNO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Reno from Bismarck

Nearby airports with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Metric BIS→RNO XWA→RNO FAR→RNO
Distance from BIS – 174 mi 186 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 3m 2h 34m 3h 12m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Williston (XWA) to Reno flights · Fargo (FAR) to Reno flights
Airports within 200 miles of BIS with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Reno is 2 hours behind Bismarck.
BIS: CDT · RNO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bismarck, it's 4:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,079 mi / 1,736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m gate to gate.
Facts

BIS–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bismarck to Reno route.
Route details
Distance1,079 mi / 1,736 km
Flight time3h 3m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIS
Full nameBismarck Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m
Destination: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BIS to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport take about 3h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 1,079 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BIS to RNO: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 3m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RNO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Reno is 2 hours behind Bismarck.
Nearby alternatives include XWA and FAR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BIS to RNO

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BIS to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BIS to RNO is about 3 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,079 miles (1,736 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Denver and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Williston (XWA) and Fargo (FAR).