Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond (RIC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DFW–RIC. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 85% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 52% — a gap of 34 points. Across the full period the route averages 69% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (77% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,158 mi
Best airline from DFW to RIC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 97% | 2 min | 1.6% | 62 |
| American Airlines | 68% | 22 min | 2.3% | 2,080 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to RIC
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 24 min |
| Thursdaybest | 73% | 17 min |
| Friday | 71% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to RIC delayed?
- 31% of DFW–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to RIC?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 97%, based on 62 flights. 2 airlines flew DFW–RIC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to RIC?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to RIC?
- The scheduled DFW–RIC flight time averages 2h 52m over 1,158 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are DFW to RIC flights cancelled?
- 2.3% 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 DFW to RIC?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,142 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.