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

Newark, NJ (EWR) to Richmond, VA (RIC) flight delay odds

81.3% of 454 official scheduled EWR-to-RIC flights arrived on time; 9.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.6% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
81.3%arrived on time
9.5%30+ min late
4.6%cancelled
454scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-3.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for EWR to RIC?

Among qualifying EWR-to-RIC departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.4% of 169 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 77.4% across 252 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning16983.4%7.1%5.3%
Afternoon25277.4%12.3%4.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for EWR to RIC?

Among qualifying EWR-to-RIC weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 88.1% of 67 flights. Monday was lowest at 74.2% across 66 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6674.2%10.6%9.1%
Tuesday6785.1%7.5%7.5%
Wednesday6485.9%9.4%0.0%
Thursday6381.0%7.9%3.2%
Friday6788.1%9.0%0.0%
Saturday6177.0%13.1%1.6%
Sunday6677.3%9.1%10.6%

Which airline was most reliable for EWR to RIC?

Only Republic Airways met the EWR-to-RIC airline threshold: 81.3% of 454 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways45481.3%9.5%4.6%

Which month was most reliable for EWR to RIC?

Among qualifying EWR-to-RIC month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 100.0% of 28 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 54.8% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253154.8%19.4%12.9%
August 20253384.8%9.1%0.0%
September 202528100.0%0.0%0.0%
October 20254180.5%17.1%0.0%
November 20255477.8%13.0%7.4%
December 20254481.8%9.1%6.8%
January 20265784.2%5.3%7.0%
February 20265383.0%3.8%9.4%
March 20263177.4%16.1%0.0%
May 20262281.8%0.0%4.5%
June 20266085.0%10.0%0.0%

What drove EWR to RIC delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded EWR-to-RIC delay category, accounting for 39.0% of 3,939 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline16.2%
Late aircraft39.0%
National airspace32.8%
Weather12.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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