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

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Richmond, VA (RIC) flight delay odds

67.9% of 2,219 official scheduled ORD-to-RIC flights arrived on time; 20.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.9% 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
67.9%arrived on time
20.8%30+ min late
2.9%cancelled
2,219scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+17.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to RIC?

Among qualifying ORD-to-RIC departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 77.0% of 383 flights. Evening was lowest at 56.6% across 650 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning38377.0%14.6%2.3%
Late morning41473.9%17.6%0.7%
Afternoon72069.4%19.2%2.8%
Evening65056.6%28.9%4.3%
Night5273.1%11.5%9.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to RIC?

Among qualifying ORD-to-RIC weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 74.3% of 323 flights. Sunday was lowest at 62.5% across 328 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday33064.2%23.0%4.5%
Tuesday32374.3%14.9%2.2%
Wednesday31269.9%18.9%1.3%
Thursday32269.9%21.1%2.2%
Friday31863.2%25.2%2.5%
Saturday28672.0%16.4%3.1%
Sunday32862.5%25.3%4.6%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to RIC?

Among qualifying ORD-to-RIC airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 76.8% of 379 flights. United Airlines was lowest at 57.3% across 295 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways82775.3%15.6%2.4%
SkyWest Airlines71859.1%27.4%4.3%
Envoy Air37976.8%13.5%2.1%
United Airlines29557.3%28.5%2.0%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to RIC?

Among qualifying ORD-to-RIC month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 78.6% of 210 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 49.0% across 147 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202518153.0%35.4%3.9%
August 202516070.6%17.5%3.8%
September 202518178.5%14.4%0.6%
October 202519869.2%18.2%0.5%
November 202516666.3%20.5%6.0%
December 202514749.0%34.7%2.7%
January 202614859.5%25.7%7.4%
February 202617376.3%14.5%0.0%
March 202621061.9%25.7%4.8%
April 202624371.6%16.9%3.3%
May 202621078.6%13.3%1.0%
June 202620273.3%17.8%2.5%

What drove ORD to RIC delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ORD-to-RIC delay category, accounting for 34.3% of 50,904 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline34.3%
Late aircraft34.2%
National airspace15.0%
Weather16.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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