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

Richmond, VA (RIC) to Newark, NJ (EWR) flight delay odds

64.5% of 532 official scheduled RIC-to-EWR flights arrived on time; 20.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 7.0% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
64.5%arrived on time
20.1%30+ min late
7.0%cancelled
532scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late13.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+18.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RIC to EWR?

Among qualifying RIC-to-EWR departure window results, Afternoon had the highest on-time rate: 72.1% of 197 flights. Evening was lowest at 59.4% across 330 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Afternoon19772.1%12.7%5.6%
Evening33059.4%24.8%7.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for RIC to EWR?

Among qualifying RIC-to-EWR weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 70.5% of 61 flights. Sunday was lowest at 56.4% across 78 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday7862.8%15.4%11.5%
Tuesday8169.1%23.5%3.7%
Wednesday7860.3%25.6%3.8%
Thursday7665.8%18.4%6.6%
Friday8067.5%20.0%2.5%
Saturday6170.5%18.0%4.9%
Sunday7856.4%19.2%15.4%

Which airline was most reliable for RIC to EWR?

Only Republic Airways met the RIC-to-EWR airline threshold: 64.5% of 532 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways53264.5%20.1%7.0%

Which month was most reliable for RIC to EWR?

Among qualifying RIC-to-EWR month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 80.8% of 52 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 16.1% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253116.1%38.7%35.5%
August 20253148.4%32.3%6.5%
September 20253366.7%21.2%0.0%
October 20256168.9%23.0%3.3%
November 20255461.1%18.5%13.0%
December 20253246.9%28.1%6.2%
January 20265280.8%11.5%7.7%
February 20265168.6%13.7%9.8%
March 20265664.3%23.2%0.0%
April 20263073.3%20.0%0.0%
May 20264180.5%9.8%2.4%
June 20266071.7%15.0%5.0%

What drove RIC to EWR delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded RIC-to-EWR delay category, accounting for 61.2% of 13,931 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline7.1%
Late aircraft29.6%
National airspace61.2%
Weather2.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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