BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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New York, NY (LGA) to Richmond, VA (RIC) flight delay odds

Historically, 71.1% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 2,262 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
71.1%arrived on time
16.0%30+ min late
6.2%cancelled
2,262scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.2 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning46779.9%8.6%6.0%
Late morning38181.9%8.7%2.6%
Afternoon60669.1%18.8%4.3%
Evening63361.1%23.2%8.7%
Night17567.4%15.4%12.0%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday36568.8%16.2%9.3%
Tuesday36574.0%15.3%6.0%
Wednesday35971.6%17.0%6.1%
Thursday35469.2%14.4%5.9%
Friday34672.3%16.8%3.8%
Saturday17877.5%15.2%0.6%
Sunday29567.1%16.6%9.2%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways2,17071.2%15.8%6.4%
SkyWest Airlines8867.0%21.6%2.3%
Spirit Airlines4100.0%0.0%0.0%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202517364.7%19.1%12.7%
August 202516584.8%8.5%3.0%
September 202518481.0%12.0%1.6%
October 202520364.5%19.7%3.0%
November 202520865.9%21.2%7.2%
December 202518357.9%29.0%3.8%
January 202616871.4%14.9%10.1%
February 202618070.0%14.4%8.9%
March 202619860.1%19.2%13.1%
April 202620776.3%12.1%0.5%
May 202621082.9%9.0%2.4%
June 202618374.9%12.0%9.3%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline26.6%
Late aircraft43.3%
National airspace25.0%
Weather4.8%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.