Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond (RIC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CLT–RIC. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 54% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 6.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 257 mi
Best airline from CLT to RIC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 16 min | 1.7% | 1,033 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 20 min | 1.7% | 4,423 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to RIC
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 20 min |
| Friday | 74% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather10%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to RIC delayed?
- 26% of CLT–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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CLT to RIC?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,033 flights. 2 airlines flew CLT–RIC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to RIC?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to RIC?
- The scheduled CLT–RIC flight time averages 1h 14m over 257 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are CLT to RIC flights cancelled?
- 1.9% 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 CLT to RIC?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,541 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.