Chicago (ORD) to Richmond (RIC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Richmond (RIC) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 85% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 50% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (80% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 6.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 642 mi
Best airline from ORD to RIC
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 11 min | 1.6% | 579 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 15 min | 1.9% | 1,212 |
| United Airlines | 66% | 26 min | 1.4% | 693 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 59% | 39 min | 4.4% | 827 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to RIC
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 24 min |
| Friday | 68% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to RIC delayed?
- 29% of ORD–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to RIC?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 579 flights. 4 airlines flew ORD–RIC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to RIC?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to RIC?
- The scheduled ORD–RIC flight time averages 2h 12m over 642 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are ORD to RIC flights cancelled?
- 2.4% 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 ORD to RIC?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,311 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.