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

Denver, CO (DEN) to Richmond, VA (RIC) flight delay odds

68.3% of 756 official scheduled DEN-to-RIC flights arrived on time; 17.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.8% 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 SIGNALVariable
68.3%arrived on time
17.2%30+ min late
0.8%cancelled
756scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+14.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for DEN to RIC?

Among qualifying DEN-to-RIC departure window results, Evening had the highest on-time rate: 69.3% of 404 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 64.1% across 145 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning20769.1%12.6%0.5%
Afternoon14564.1%13.8%1.4%
Evening40469.3%20.8%0.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for DEN to RIC?

Among qualifying DEN-to-RIC weekday results, Sunday had the highest on-time rate: 74.2% of 132 flights. Saturday was lowest at 59.8% across 97 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10865.7%16.7%0.0%
Tuesday9470.2%17.0%0.0%
Wednesday9071.1%17.8%1.1%
Thursday12567.2%19.2%0.0%
Friday11068.2%18.2%0.0%
Saturday9759.8%17.5%3.1%
Sunday13274.2%14.4%1.5%

Which airline was most reliable for DEN to RIC?

Among qualifying DEN-to-RIC airline results, Frontier Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 90.6% of 64 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 58.6% across 297 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines39571.9%18.5%0.8%
Southwest Airlines29758.6%17.8%1.0%
Frontier Airlines6490.6%6.2%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for DEN to RIC?

Among qualifying DEN-to-RIC month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 86.5% of 52 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 30.6% across 62 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256230.6%48.4%0.0%
August 20256155.7%27.9%1.6%
September 20256061.7%20.0%0.0%
October 20256576.9%9.2%0.0%
November 20255877.6%13.8%0.0%
December 20255576.4%16.4%0.0%
January 20265072.0%6.0%10.0%
February 20265286.5%7.7%0.0%
March 20266575.4%16.9%0.0%
April 20266279.0%8.1%0.0%
May 20267470.3%16.2%0.0%
June 20269263.0%14.1%0.0%

What drove DEN to RIC delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded DEN-to-RIC delay category, accounting for 51.1% of 13,072 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.3%
Late aircraft51.1%
National airspace19.3%
Weather1.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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