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

Richmond, VA (RIC) to Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) flight delay odds

71.2% of 809 official scheduled RIC-to-FLL flights arrived on time; 16.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.6% 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 SIGNALVariable
71.2%arrived on time
16.7%30+ min late
3.6%cancelled
809scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RIC to FLL?

Among qualifying RIC-to-FLL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 80.0% of 456 flights. Evening was lowest at 51.7% across 205 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning45680.0%8.1%4.2%
Late morning6177.0%18.0%0.0%
Afternoon7867.9%19.2%3.8%
Evening20551.7%33.7%3.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for RIC to FLL?

Among qualifying RIC-to-FLL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.6% of 76 flights. Sunday was lowest at 63.8% across 130 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday13564.4%15.6%7.4%
Tuesday7576.0%16.0%2.7%
Wednesday7681.6%10.5%1.3%
Thursday12576.8%9.6%0.8%
Friday13768.6%19.0%2.2%
Saturday13174.0%17.6%2.3%
Sunday13063.8%25.4%6.9%

Which airline was most reliable for RIC to FLL?

Among qualifying RIC-to-FLL airline results, JetBlue Airways had the highest on-time rate: 75.9% of 551 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 61.2% across 258 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
JetBlue Airways55175.9%14.3%2.9%
Spirit Airlines25861.2%21.7%5.0%

Which month was most reliable for RIC to FLL?

Among qualifying RIC-to-FLL month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.2% of 68 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 48.6% across 74 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256388.9%6.3%0.0%
August 20256275.8%19.4%0.0%
September 20253672.2%22.2%0.0%
October 20256891.2%8.8%0.0%
November 20257777.9%15.6%5.2%
December 20258252.4%29.3%4.9%
January 20267448.6%23.0%12.2%
February 20267163.4%18.3%8.5%
March 20268757.5%21.8%4.6%
April 20268270.7%15.9%2.4%
May 20265483.3%7.4%0.0%
June 20265390.6%5.7%0.0%

What drove RIC to FLL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded RIC-to-FLL delay category, accounting for 43.9% of 15,738 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.8%
Late aircraft43.9%
National airspace24.1%
Weather3.2%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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