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

Richmond, VA (RIC) to Boston, MA (BOS) flight delay odds

76.1% of 1,696 official scheduled RIC-to-BOS flights arrived on time; 15.8% 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
76.1%arrived on time
15.8%30+ min late
2.9%cancelled
1,696scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RIC to BOS?

Among qualifying RIC-to-BOS departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.2% of 566 flights. Evening was lowest at 57.8% across 445 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning56688.2%6.5%1.4%
Late morning31385.9%8.3%1.0%
Afternoon37271.2%19.9%3.8%
Evening44557.8%29.4%5.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for RIC to BOS?

Among qualifying RIC-to-BOS weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 85.1% of 195 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.3% across 241 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday26873.9%16.4%5.2%
Tuesday24774.5%16.6%2.8%
Wednesday23381.1%13.3%1.7%
Thursday25177.3%14.3%2.0%
Friday26173.6%19.9%1.5%
Saturday19585.1%9.2%1.5%
Sunday24169.3%19.1%5.0%

Which airline was most reliable for RIC to BOS?

Among qualifying RIC-to-BOS airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 78.6% of 938 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 73.0% across 758 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways93878.6%13.9%2.9%
JetBlue Airways75873.0%18.2%2.9%

Which month was most reliable for RIC to BOS?

Among qualifying RIC-to-BOS month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 89.8% of 128 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 64.8% across 142 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202515074.7%16.7%4.7%
August 202514983.9%13.4%0.7%
September 202516468.9%18.9%1.8%
October 202517770.6%20.9%3.4%
November 202516577.6%18.8%0.6%
December 202514264.8%26.1%2.1%
January 202610072.0%15.0%11.0%
February 20269472.3%12.8%11.7%
March 202612877.3%10.9%2.3%
April 202612889.8%7.0%0.0%
May 202614983.9%8.7%0.0%
June 202615077.3%16.0%2.0%

What drove RIC to BOS delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded RIC-to-BOS delay category, accounting for 36.1% of 27,596 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline30.3%
Late aircraft27.2%
National airspace36.1%
Weather6.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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