Boston (BOS) to Richmond (RIC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Boston (BOS) to Richmond (RIC) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 89% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 66% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 473 mi
Best airline from BOS to RIC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 2.2% | 1,892 |
| JetBlue Airways | 75% | 17 min | 2.2% | 1,658 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to RIC
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 77% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to RIC delayed?
- 22% of BOS–RIC flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to RIC?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,892 flights. 2 airlines flew BOS–RIC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to RIC?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to RIC?
- The scheduled BOS–RIC flight time averages 1h 57m over 473 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BOS to RIC flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BOS to RIC?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,550 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.