BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ATL→RIC

Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Richmond, VA (RIC) flight delay odds

79.4% of 2,693 official scheduled ATL-to-RIC flights arrived on time; 11.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.9% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
79.4%arrived on time
11.7%30+ min late
1.9%cancelled
2,693scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+5.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ATL to RIC?

Among qualifying ATL-to-RIC departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.2% of 315 flights. Evening was lowest at 71.8% across 649 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning31589.2%4.4%2.9%
Late morning40986.6%4.6%2.4%
Afternoon81781.6%10.8%1.3%
Evening64971.8%17.1%1.5%
Night50373.4%16.5%2.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for ATL to RIC?

Among qualifying ATL-to-RIC weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 88.5% of 358 flights. Sunday was lowest at 68.6% across 407 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday41875.4%15.6%2.4%
Tuesday37481.6%12.6%0.3%
Wednesday35888.5%5.0%0.3%
Thursday40785.5%8.6%0.7%
Friday41477.5%12.3%1.7%
Saturday31580.0%9.5%2.5%
Sunday40768.6%17.0%4.9%

Which airline was most reliable for ATL to RIC?

Among qualifying ATL-to-RIC airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 79.8% of 2,624 flights. Frontier Airlines was lowest at 62.3% across 69 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines2,62479.8%11.5%1.8%
Frontier Airlines6962.3%20.3%2.9%

Which month was most reliable for ATL to RIC?

Among qualifying ATL-to-RIC month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 90.5% of 189 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 65.4% across 254 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202525465.4%23.6%1.2%
August 202523076.5%15.2%0.9%
September 202520981.8%12.0%0.0%
October 202522981.2%12.7%0.0%
November 202521582.8%9.3%3.7%
December 202523373.0%12.9%3.0%
January 202620581.0%7.3%4.9%
February 202618990.5%4.8%1.1%
March 202623471.8%16.2%4.7%
April 202623284.9%8.6%1.7%
May 202623480.8%8.1%0.0%
June 202622986.9%6.6%1.3%

What drove ATL to RIC delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ATL-to-RIC delay category, accounting for 53.8% of 28,322 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline53.8%
Late aircraft27.3%
National airspace15.8%
Weather3.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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