BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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RICATL

Richmond, VA (RIC) to Atlanta, GA (ATL) flight delay odds

Historically, 86.9% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 2,693 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
86.9%arrived on time
8.2%30+ min late
1.9%cancelled
2,693scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-3.5 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 morning1,02489.4%6.2%1.8%
Late morning37188.4%5.4%2.7%
Afternoon77488.0%8.0%1.6%
Evening52479.4%14.7%2.1%

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
Monday41781.1%12.2%3.6%
Tuesday37487.2%8.0%0.5%
Wednesday35893.3%5.0%0.0%
Thursday40791.9%4.2%0.5%
Friday41486.5%9.4%1.9%
Saturday31585.7%7.9%2.5%
Sunday40883.3%10.3%3.9%

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
Delta Air Lines2,62487.5%7.9%1.9%
Frontier Airlines6962.3%23.2%2.9%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202525478.3%15.0%0.4%
August 202523086.1%7.8%1.7%
September 202520994.7%2.4%0.0%
October 202522991.3%7.0%0.0%
November 202521585.6%8.4%3.7%
December 202523382.8%12.4%3.4%
January 202620587.3%3.4%4.9%
February 202618993.1%4.2%1.1%
March 202623480.8%11.5%4.7%
April 202623289.2%6.0%1.7%
May 202623488.9%7.3%0.0%
June 202622987.3%10.9%1.3%

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.

Airline44.8%
Late aircraft33.4%
National airspace21.2%
Weather0.7%
Security0.0%
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.