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

Richmond, VA (RIC) to Denver, CO (DEN) flight delay odds

72.2% of 756 official scheduled RIC-to-DEN flights arrived on time; 16.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.9% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
72.2%arrived on time
16.5%30+ min late
0.9%cancelled
756scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.9%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+10.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RIC to DEN?

Among qualifying RIC-to-DEN departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.2% of 405 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 58.9% across 270 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning40583.2%9.6%1.0%
Afternoon27058.9%24.4%1.1%
Evening8061.2%25.0%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for RIC to DEN?

Among qualifying RIC-to-DEN weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.7% of 90 flights. Sunday was lowest at 63.6% across 132 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10872.2%21.3%0.9%
Tuesday9473.4%16.0%0.0%
Wednesday9086.7%10.0%0.0%
Thursday12570.4%17.6%1.6%
Friday11070.9%17.3%0.0%
Saturday9773.2%13.4%2.1%
Sunday13263.6%18.2%1.5%

Which airline was most reliable for RIC to DEN?

Among qualifying RIC-to-DEN airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 82.3% of 395 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 58.2% across 297 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines39582.3%10.6%1.0%
Southwest Airlines29758.2%24.9%1.0%
Frontier Airlines6475.0%14.1%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for RIC to DEN?

Among qualifying RIC-to-DEN month results, November 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 89.7% of 58 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 53.3% across 92 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256271.0%21.0%0.0%
August 20256172.1%13.1%1.6%
September 20256083.3%8.3%0.0%
October 20256575.4%20.0%0.0%
November 20255889.7%1.7%1.7%
December 20255565.5%23.6%0.0%
January 20265074.0%8.0%8.0%
February 20265276.9%13.5%0.0%
March 20266572.3%21.5%0.0%
April 20266282.3%12.9%0.0%
May 20267463.5%17.6%1.4%
June 20269253.3%28.3%0.0%

What drove RIC to DEN delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded RIC-to-DEN delay category, accounting for 49.2% of 12,012 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline49.2%
Late aircraft26.5%
National airspace21.8%
Weather2.3%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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