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

Richmond, VA (RIC) to New York, NY (LGA) flight delay odds

68.2% of 2,264 official scheduled RIC-to-LGA flights arrived on time; 18.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 5.6% 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 SIGNALHigher disruption
68.2%arrived on time
18.4%30+ min late
5.6%cancelled
2,264scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late11.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+14.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for RIC to LGA?

Among qualifying RIC-to-LGA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 81.7% of 745 flights. Evening was lowest at 53.1% across 567 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning74581.7%9.9%3.9%
Late morning51476.1%12.5%4.1%
Afternoon43855.3%26.5%4.6%
Evening56753.1%28.6%10.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for RIC to LGA?

Among qualifying RIC-to-LGA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 80.1% of 181 flights. Monday was lowest at 61.9% across 365 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday36561.9%20.0%9.9%
Tuesday36670.8%17.2%4.6%
Wednesday36070.8%16.4%5.6%
Thursday35366.6%19.8%4.8%
Friday35767.2%19.6%4.2%
Saturday18180.1%12.2%0.6%
Sunday28264.9%20.9%7.4%

Which airline was most reliable for RIC to LGA?

Among qualifying RIC-to-LGA airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 69.0% of 2,172 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 48.9% across 88 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways2,17269.0%17.6%5.7%
SkyWest Airlines8848.9%37.5%3.4%
Spirit Airlines450.0%0.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for RIC to LGA?

Among qualifying RIC-to-LGA month results, June 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 78.7% of 183 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 53.8% across 184 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202517354.9%20.2%9.8%
August 202516572.7%17.6%1.8%
September 202518477.2%13.6%1.1%
October 202520364.0%22.2%3.4%
November 202520863.0%26.0%6.2%
December 202518453.8%27.7%5.4%
January 202616974.6%14.2%9.5%
February 202618070.0%13.3%8.9%
March 202619756.9%18.3%12.7%
April 202620774.4%19.8%0.5%
May 202621177.7%14.2%2.4%
June 202618378.7%12.0%6.6%

What drove RIC to LGA delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded RIC-to-LGA delay category, accounting for 41.2% of 47,511 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline21.5%
Late aircraft30.8%
National airspace41.2%
Weather6.3%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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