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

New York, NY (LGA) to Richmond, VA (RIC) flight delay odds

71.1% of 2,262 official scheduled LGA-to-RIC flights arrived on time; 16.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 6.2% 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
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

Which departure time was most reliable for LGA to RIC?

Among qualifying LGA-to-RIC departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.9% of 381 flights. Evening was lowest at 61.1% across 633 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for LGA to RIC?

Among qualifying LGA-to-RIC weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 77.5% of 178 flights. Sunday was lowest at 67.1% across 295 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for LGA to RIC?

Among qualifying LGA-to-RIC airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 71.2% of 2,170 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 67.0% across 88 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%

Which month was most reliable for LGA to RIC?

Among qualifying LGA-to-RIC month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 84.8% of 165 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 57.9% across 183 flights.

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 LGA to RIC delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded LGA-to-RIC delay category, accounting for 43.3% of 33,752 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

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

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