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

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

Historically, 72.2% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 756 flights.

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

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 morning40583.2%9.6%1.0%
Afternoon27058.9%24.4%1.1%
Evening8061.2%25.0%0.0%

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
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%

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

Monthly trend

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

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 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.

Airline49.2%
Late aircraft26.5%
National airspace21.8%
Weather2.3%
Security0.2%
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.