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

Richmond, VA (RIC) to Charlotte, NC (CLT) flight delay odds

81.5% of 2,498 official scheduled RIC-to-CLT flights arrived on time; 11.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.2% 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 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

Which departure time was most reliable for RIC to CLT?

Among qualifying RIC-to-CLT departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.0% of 440 flights. Evening was lowest at 73.8% across 653 flights.

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%

Which weekday was most reliable for RIC to CLT?

Among qualifying RIC-to-CLT weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 87.9% of 348 flights. Monday was lowest at 77.3% across 361 flights.

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%

Which airline was most reliable for RIC to CLT?

Among qualifying RIC-to-CLT airline results, American Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 82.4% of 1,996 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 64.5% across 31 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%

Which month was most reliable for RIC to CLT?

Among qualifying RIC-to-CLT month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 90.9% of 197 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 70.6% across 235 flights.

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 RIC to CLT delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded RIC-to-CLT delay category, accounting for 49.9% of 33,759 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline31.2%
Late aircraft49.9%
National airspace11.3%
Weather7.1%
Security0.6%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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