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

Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Richmond, VA (RIC) flight delay odds

74.5% of 2,497 official scheduled CLT-to-RIC flights arrived on time; 15.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.1% 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
74.5%arrived on time
15.2%30+ min late
2.1%cancelled
2,497scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CLT to RIC?

Among qualifying CLT-to-RIC departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.7% of 358 flights. Evening was lowest at 65.7% across 594 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning35887.7%7.8%0.8%
Late morning35186.3%8.0%1.4%
Afternoon79873.9%15.2%1.9%
Evening59465.7%21.2%3.0%
Night39666.4%19.4%2.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for CLT to RIC?

Among qualifying CLT-to-RIC weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.0% of 347 flights. Sunday was lowest at 66.9% across 381 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday36270.7%16.9%2.5%
Tuesday34379.6%13.7%1.2%
Wednesday34781.0%11.0%0.9%
Thursday37474.3%16.8%0.5%
Friday35775.9%16.2%0.8%
Saturday33373.9%14.1%2.7%
Sunday38166.9%17.3%5.8%

Which airline was most reliable for CLT to RIC?

Among qualifying CLT-to-RIC airline results, PSA Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 80.3% of 431 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 73.2% across 1,995 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines1,99573.2%15.9%2.0%
PSA Airlines43180.3%13.0%1.2%
Envoy Air4075.0%2.5%12.5%
SkyWest Airlines3177.4%16.1%6.5%

Which month was most reliable for CLT to RIC?

Among qualifying CLT-to-RIC month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 83.2% of 196 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 56.6% across 235 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202523556.6%28.5%4.3%
August 202520770.0%17.4%1.0%
September 202519683.2%10.2%0.0%
October 202522583.1%8.4%0.4%
November 202520081.5%10.0%0.0%
December 202520675.2%19.9%0.0%
January 202620970.3%12.0%12.4%
February 202618674.7%14.0%3.2%
March 202621173.5%15.2%1.4%
April 202620578.5%11.7%0.0%
May 202621274.5%17.0%0.0%
June 202620575.1%16.6%2.0%

What drove CLT to RIC delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CLT-to-RIC delay category, accounting for 51.4% of 37,157 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline29.3%
Late aircraft51.4%
National airspace9.7%
Weather9.0%
Security0.6%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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