BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Richmond, VA (RIC) to Charlotte, NC (CLT) flight delay odds

Historically, 81.5% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 2,498 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
81.5%arrived on time
11.3%30+ min late
2.2%cancelled
2,498scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+1.7 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 morning67986.5%7.8%2.5%
Late morning44088.0%6.8%1.1%
Afternoon72679.9%12.4%1.9%
Evening65373.8%16.7%2.9%

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
Monday36177.3%13.3%3.3%
Tuesday34483.4%10.5%2.6%
Wednesday34887.9%8.0%0.6%
Thursday37479.4%12.0%0.5%
Friday35782.1%10.9%1.1%
Saturday33382.6%11.1%2.1%
Sunday38178.5%12.9%5.0%

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
American Airlines1,99682.4%10.4%2.1%
PSA Airlines43178.7%15.1%1.4%
Envoy Air4080.0%5.0%12.5%
SkyWest Airlines3164.5%22.6%6.5%

Monthly trend

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

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202523570.6%19.6%4.3%
August 202520783.6%9.2%1.0%
September 202519790.9%6.6%0.0%
October 202522487.5%7.6%0.4%
November 202520085.0%10.0%0.0%
December 202520671.8%18.9%0.5%
January 202620970.8%12.9%12.0%
February 202618779.7%10.7%4.8%
March 202621183.4%10.9%1.4%
April 202620588.8%6.3%0.0%
May 202621282.5%11.8%0.0%
June 202620584.9%9.8%2.0%

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.

Airline31.2%
Late aircraft49.9%
National airspace11.3%
Weather7.1%
Security0.6%
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.